Rose POV

I felt pangs of guilt at the sight of the small burns that now adorned James's arms. He had gotten those because he had been covering me and making sure that I had not been burned by the falling embers.

He was in a deep conversation with Mary when I found them in the cafe. Or at least Mary was in a deep conversation with him. She seemed to be fawning over him and making sure that he was alright.

Mary caught sight of me as I approached, and I ...