CHAPTER 60

(Kael POV)

"We have a lot to talk about, I think," Astrid says.

"Understatement of the century," Luke links me.

"1. I have so many questions," I stammer out.

She nods. "That is why I am here, is it not?"

"Yes… no… I mean…"

Astrid looks at me curiously. "You seem different."

"I feel different," I concede.

"Why?"

"Why what?"

"Why are you different? Why are you here? Why did you want to see me? Before last night, the last time that you and I had a conversation was at Stephanie's memorial, and that was not exactly pleasant for either one of us."

I take a deep breath. I have so much to say… so much to make up for… and so much I want to know. I do not even know where to start.

"Start from the beginning," Luke encourages me.

"Stephanie's memorial. That was also your birthday. Your 20th birthday."