I can't tell River that Zuriel, the man she speaks warmly about, is my fiance. How can I? 

" Did you just leave the hospital?" I ask. 

" Yes, I couldn't bear it in there anymore. I needed to see Zuriel," 

" You must love him," I murmur. 

" We were so in love. He's not too expressive, but I know he loves me," she says, and I feel a sting in my chest. Will Zuriel cancel the wedding now that his girlfriend is back? I will be heartbroken. Now that I was getting a little closer to him, it will be hard to leave him. I look at the...