I was right. “God,” Astrid said when she settled down a few moments later. The mystery of Camille’s relationship would have to wait. “I—”
“You felt this way while with Jessica, didn’t you?”
I was reluctant to admit it. I mean really likes you… enough that she’s willing to share you if that’s what it takes to be in a relationship. That’s huge for any young woman as infatuated as she is.”
“Yeah,” I said, already aware of where she was going with this. “Maybe for a while, and I can’t just let you leave town with some guy without telling you.”
Her eyes had been bright before, but now they shone with unshed tears, and I could see the effort she was putting into keeping her lips compressed so they wouldn’t tremble. I didn’t hear it from anyone. Like I said, it’s hard to separate us since the kidnapping.”
“The kidnapping… I heard about that,” she said. I’ve certainly thought of it.” She looked out at the green.