Rue’s POV

We exited the hospital in silence at first. People stared as we left, murmuring in hushed tones but we could still hear them. Some wondered what I was doing back here in the first place, others thought I came to heal Aiden because I probably still had feelings, a laughable matter.

It wasn’t until we had stepped out of the facility, far from anyone’s earshot that she finally spoke, her voice confused.

“I’m confused, Rue.” Her eyes searched for mine “ I know you only ...