“Let me tell you this: if you meet a loner, no matter what they tell you, it's not because they enjoy solitude. It's because they have tried to blend into the world before, and people continue to disappoint them.”  Jodi Picoult

“I’m sorry,” Mark quickly apologized.  “I shouldn’t have said that.” 

“I believe you,” Bradley whispered still trying to comprehend Mark’s admission.  It was hard to trust.  She just found out her best friend could be a liar.  And yet, the stranger standing in front of her seemed to genuinely be telling the truth.  Was it possible that after watching her for so long he could actually have developed feelings for her? 

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