“She isn‘t,” Ethan stated, a slight irritation in his tone. “I don‘t mean to quarrel, but I would like to hear what the lady has to say, Et han. Plus,

you have kept her away from us up in that room the entire time we have been here. I am intrigued to know more of her –

and why you are so taken with her.”

When all eyes fell on me again, I turned to Ethan. He had a hesitant look in his eyes.

But with a small nod, he gave me permission to respond, not that I wanted to. “I–

well… One day I do hope to meet my...