But maybe, just maybe, some cosmic force took pity on her. Because, at that moment, the door slowly swung open, letting in a hopeful ray of light.

Ariana jerked her head up, and even with her eyes clouded with tears, she thought she saw Theodore standing there.

ALL the pent-up feelings of fear, sorrow, and longing came rushing out like water escaping a broken dam.

Was this just another cruel trick played by her mind? Why did this vision feel so sharp, so tangible?

If her mind's escape was to weave these delusions and let her see him again, maybe that wouldn't be so bad.