"Flynn," I said, forcing a smile. "I didn't expect to see you here. Are you... are you okay?"
His face hardened at my question. "Why wouldn't I be?" he asked, his tone cold and dismissive.
I pursed my lips, instantly regretting my words. I should leave him alone, most especially now that Elias is still working on something to help him…although a certain thought lingered, that this was truly who he was and perhaps it wasn't the makings of a spell. But the Flynn I knew…the one I had grown to care about he was…not this man in front of me.
"I'm sorry, I didn't mean to pry. I should go–"
But as I turned to leave, Flynn's hand reached out, holding my wrist. "Wait, Akari." he said, his voice softer now. "I... I wanted to ask you something. Have you reconsidered my request? About leaving, go
