She did not need to look to know who it was. "Shawn, you're here."

"Yeah."

"You heard everything between Ivy and me, didn't you?"

"Yeah."

"I understand her feelings very well because I've experienced the same thing." Gale slowly lowered her eyes. "She envies me for having you supporting me from behind. She doesn't know that I envy her for being alone, so that she is free of guilt."

Shawn embraced her from behind, enveloping her petite frame in his arms. He called out to her again and again,