"Save me a spot. I'll definitely bring her before New Year."
She planned to leave Seaport after New Year anyway.
If Helen could find a few days off before then, a short getaway would be nice.
"Deal."
There were government officials at the dinner, so Jasper couldn't stay away much longer.
After reminding her to head back early, he added, "I'm driving back to Seaport the day after tomorrow. You still owe me dinner Saturday night. You haven't forgotten, right?"
"No. I remember."
After hanging up, Wren slowly walked back the way she had come.
Neon lights flickered overhead. Towering skyscrapers framed the night sky. Traffic streamed endlessly through the streets.
People hurried past laughing, chatting, living their lives.
The city was vibrant. Alive.
Yet none of it truly belonged to
