Raine's POV

Night had fallen. I was completely packed, but nowhere near ready to go. I paced Talia's apartment like a caged animal. She watched me apprehensively and whispered, "What are you thinking?"

My thoughts consisted primarily of silent screaming ricocheting around in my brain. I refused to answer.

"Why don't you try to get some sleep? You have a long day tomorrow," she suggested slowly. Her tone implied she didn't expect me to listen. She was right. I had no intention of sleeping. 

"I need to see him," I rasped. I couldn't just leave without at least saying goodbye. We owed that much to each other.

Her features contorted...