Chapter 9

• Zachary stared at Kathryn's face full of concentration, her smooth flesh getting in maximum view for Zachary to see as she treated Zachary's cuts and bruises on his face. Zachary's heart was starting to get warmer. Just having to see Kathryn this up close was enough for all his anger, bitterness, sadness, to ebb away. Just when he was about to touch Kathryn, Kathryn got up.
• "I think you'll be fine after-"
• "No." Don't go, Zachary whispered inside.