Chapter 21

• That night, after returning from the lake, Sarah lay in her bed and couldn't sleep. All she could think about was Tristan and how much the short time they were having on the lake wasn't enough. Decided to go to the barn. When he arrived, he found Tristan lying on the wooden floor, gazing up at the stars that could be seen from the opening at the top. His arms were crossed under his head. He was completely absorbed in the nightscape and his own thoughts.
• "Tristan..." she whispered, as she approached, unseen by him.
• The man got up, startled: