After Rose leaves, I immediately jump on Zeke. With questions.
Really! They are much more important than the naughty stuff. Zeke agrees with this, too.
"You said you understood what the prophecy was about, Zeke. We are finally alone and private… Will you tell me?"
He smiles at me with tiredness in the corner of his mouth. I want to kiss that weariness away from those expressive lips of his.
"Yes, my Maya, if this is your wish. Although I feel like this sort of knowledge is a heavy burden to carry, maybe together we can do it. Do you remember the words of the prophecy?"
I nod. They are etched in my head now, I think. I recall them in my head, but don't say them aloud.
