It’s happening; it’s finally going to happen. That’s all I kept thinking about for the rest of the day and into the night, so I was a little preoccupied throughout dinner and when the newcomers arrived until I saw him! I froze; all the blood drained from my face as I stood rooted to the spot. There was a ringing in my ears, and my sight grew dim.

I felt Jason’s hand in mine and saw the questioning look on his face while at my other side, Catalina was staring up at me. Poor ...