Tony's hand stilled mid-air as Ruby's words sank in. He blinked, wondering if he had heard her correctly.

"What do you mean?" he asked, his voice coming out flat and emotionless.

He tried to hide his disbelief, but it was impossible to deny the shock coursing through him.

Did I hear her words correctly?

Ah! No, I don't think so…

It's not true, hell no!

There is no way she could have been on the run for three years, always in danger even on the verge of death for three good years without her giving up if truly it was with someone else.

It just wasn't possible!

The words rang...