My heart raced with joy to see Rex again and most especially, in one piece.

'You finally came back Rex, what took you so long?' I asked thoughtfully, not minding if Derek was ready to trespass by reading my thoughts again this time.

Rex said nothing, and I didn't get anything from his thought too....he was mute both from the inside and outside, but his dilating pupils and long line of desire written all over his eyes was still clear to me.

He didn't make an attempt to move his longing gaze from me but still stood in a position, looking static.

Derek took turns in staring at Rex and...