As I rode over the frozen ground beneath my feet, I thought about all that had transpired the last 14 hours. Graham and I had shared the last intimate moment that I hoped we would ever have. I begged him to leave me to my thoughts. I feigned illness and was a weepy, hysterical mess. I acted a fool in the hopes that he would leave me alone. It worked, he left me alone, but he vowed to send someone to come check on me every so often, just to ensure that I was doing better. “Perhaps, you will consider sending Halley to my aid? She and I have become quite close. I would feel most comfortable with her.” Graham nodded his head and pursed his lips. “As you wish Prìseil.” Graham kissed my temple and turned to leave. I collapsed on my bed and looked up at the ceiling. A rogue tear escaped m

