Chapter 44 Troubled Thoughts

• "You went to your sister?"
• I paused in dressing up when I heard Marcus' voice behind me. I had just returned from Tristan's company, and our conversation had taken longer than expected. I didn't tell Marcus the truth that I went to see Tristan because I didn't want him to be jealous or angry with me. I'll find the right time to tell him that Tristan is my best friend, and I can't distance myself from him because he's my only friend.
• I turned to Marcus, gave him a small smile, and nodded.