because it was the right thing to do.
“Gonna miss your flight,” he said.
I wanted to say “forget the flight.” I wanted to get out of this line, this airport, take him someplace and talk to him.
Another moment’s hesitation, then I said, “See you around?”
He nodded. “Of course.”
And that, I supposed, was the best I could hope for. So I adjusted my bag, nodded a final good-bye and headed through the gate.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
KELLEY ARMSTRONG is the author of seven books in the Women of the Otherworld series. She lives in Ontario with her family. You can visit her at www.kelleyarmstrong.com.
