Dylan’s long strides and decisive pace made it hard for Elowen to keep up. She wanted to follow, but then remembered she hadn’t paid for the meal yet. By the time she settled the bill and ran out of the fast-food joint, he was already in the minivan.

"Hey! Dylan!!" Elowen sprinted toward the minivan, blocking its path just before it drove off.

She stretched out her arms, "You can’t just leave like this!"

This man wasn’t just impolite, he was utterly heartless! Even ...