The night sky was dazzling. Theodora had never seen so many stars before, and they reflected enchantingly in his dark eyes. She could watch him forever. It was such a shame that they couldn't be together.
"Can I ask you a deep question?" She broke the silence.
Zeke looked back at her, and she gazed softly at him. She knew he was contemplating, but he nodded in a few seconds.
"What do you think about Cain's...new betrothal...?"
He didn't take his eyes off her, then reached out and tucked a hair from her face, "Theodora Blackthorn From the Bloodmoon Vanguard,"
Her pulse skipped upon hearing him say her name. She almost thought he was referring to her, before she remembered he was trying to answer her question. But her heart kept racing, "Yes,"
