MAXINE

I held my breath as Ronan kept his eyes on mine. When he was close enough, he stopped. Neither of us said a word. The battle continued around us but I couldn't get myself to make the first move.

He didn't either. I wondered if it was hard for him to see me. I wondered if he thought he could fight me. I also wondered if he thought that he could kill me.

I spoke up first. “Ronan,” I called. My voice was sounding more longing than I wanted.

I missed him, to be honest. I missed ...