The bus ride felt longer than it probably was. I couldn’t concentrate on my book. I kept my bag on my lap and ended up working out what Richard and I could do to break the world without hurting Bellamy and Lucien. When we finally rolled into the bus stop, I saw Richard waiting for me outside the station. He saw me, too, and stood straighter. As soon as the bus came to a stop, I got up and headed for the door. I got off the bus and ran straight for him, leaping onto him. He caught me with only a little difficulty. Without Bellamy’s training, he wasn’t as strong as when I first met him, but he was telling the truth when he told me he could lift me. “Heather! My little goddess.” He whispered as he squeezed me tight. “I missed you. I know it’s only been a few hours, but it feels like l