"What do you want?" she asked, desperate to get rid of him so she could catch another glimpse of Jin. Their moments together were few and very precious.

"You are hiding in a corner, cooing love phrases at your fiancé and you want to know what I want?" he snarled, stepping inside the room. He slammed the door shut behind him and stalked toward her.

Laney went white and swayed on the spot. Did he understand Japanese? He had never once indicated that he knew her language. ...