chapter 10

Later he turned to her, seeming to be deep in thought. When he walked back to her, she hoped that he would hold her so that they could walk together, but he only took her shopping bag.

Zekiel walked quickly away from her again. She felt a stinging pain inside her. What did she do to make this happen? Does she want badly to give It the things it needs? She ran to catch up with the young man. She wouldn't know if she didn't ask.

"Zek." She stopped him by holding his arm.

"Did i say something you don't like to hear?"

"Am I bad?"

His eyes seemed to be filled with sadness and confusion when he looked at her.

"Just a few more days and I'll be leaving. I told you before how long I'll be staying."

Jaylyn was paralyzed. It was as if an iron hand had pulled out her heart. She tried to find in her eyes the emotion she wanted to see but she could read nothing but confusion.

Her tears started to form.

"Are you really leaving? Are you not coming back? Are you leaving me forever?" When he didn't a