No, I had never intentionally caused anyone physical pain, but I had hurt Ian deeply enough just by hurting myself. Human lives were so impossibly tangled. What a mess.

I knew the human exaggeration for sorrow-a broken heart.

Now, we'll have to hang out here until we're sure Jared's really gone and can't catch us." He grinned conspiratorially. "Then we'll have some fun!" I remembered that his idea of fun was usually along the lines of an armed standoff.

I always write things that entertain me, and one of the things that I find really enjoyable to explore is the idea of love. I like looking at my own life and my friends and family and how love changes who you are. It fascinates me.

The Seeker needed a nice long lifetime eating sunshine.

How dare you imprint on my baby? Have you lost you mind?

Life and love would go on. Even though it would happen without me, the idea brought me joy.