Chapter 4

Watching her expert performance, I felt suddenly weary.

"Eric," I said calmly, my gaze following Sophie, "You should go."

Eric was taken aback.

I continued, "Her birthday is more important. Don't disappoint her."

Eric's frown deepened. He ran a hand through his hair in frustration. "Emily, stop talking nonsense. We'll talk when I get back."

He still thought I would wait for him.

Too bad. He wouldn't get the chance.

After training ended, as Eric left with the military vehicles, I was already on a flight to a foreign country.

Outside the window, rolling clouds looked like the past I'd…