What was I doing to her--to Vaughn?
Something bound my throat, making speech difficult.
"He's fallen in love with you," I hurried on in a husky voice.

"Love at first sight! Terrible! Hopeless! I saw it--felt it.

I can't explain how I know, but I do know.
"That's what stayed his hand here.

And that's why I'm on his side.

He's alone.