I wasn't sure where I was going, but I needed cold, fresh air and that meant slipping out of the ballroom altogether. I parted from Samuel who went in search of Myer and found a small parlor blessedly empty of revelers. I opened the door leading out to the balcony and closed it behind me. The breeze rustled my hair and swept the heat from my skin, although not the deeper heat that swelled inside.After a few minutes, I turned to go back. I spotted Jack through the glass door, scowling at me, although there was relief in his face too. I gave him a reassuring smile, despite my heavy heart. Somehow I had to convince him to spend more time with Charity tonight. It wasn't going to be easy. I opened the door. "Have you been looking for me?" "Everywhere." He rubbed his hand through his hair and down the back of his neck. "Don't disappear again, Hannah. You had me worried.""I wish you wouldn't. I don't like to be smothered."He flinched. "I'm sorry. I wouldn't usually, but considering your health…" He cleared his throat.
