page71 (1/2)

“Oh, God… I’m so sorry”

Anna waves ether now”

“Oh, good,” I gush, genuinely happy for them Then I frown “Wait… what do you mean forbidden?”

Looking over at the couch, Anna asks, “Can I sit down?”

I slap my palm to my forehead “Yes, where areto drink?”

Anna declines as shethe cushion next to her as she settles onto it “Come sit I’ll tell you all about mine and Malik’s forbidden love story, and, in return, you’re going to listen to ive him another chance”

I could just throw her out at this point, as now it’s clear why she’s here I should, as I have way too much to think on as it is

Instead, Anna intrigues me I’m taken in by her smile and cheer, which I haven’t felt a lot of this season So I walk around the coffee table and sit beside her

“Okay,” she says after taking a deep breath “Let edies…taken prisoner”

“Ohup “Your coet you killed or taken prisoner?”

Anna winces, realizing she’s not e “It’s a rarity,” she assures me

And even though I’e’s job is, I’ht back to her first words… her husband was killed I reach over, taking her hand “I’m so sorry about your husband”

“Thanks,” she replies, giving nant at the time, too”

Jesus What has this wohtly, intensely interested in her tale She tellscaptured and held for irl on her own, then went to work at Jameson When Malik was rescued, they became friends, then they eventually became more At the time I met them, they were just friends, but both were attracted to each other