Then I glanced toward Alexander.
He was still walking with the other elders, listening as they explained something.
I didn't want to interrupt them, but I also didn't want to ignore Andrea after recognizing her... She was obviously trying to get my attention.
I turned slightly toward Alexander.
"I'll be back," I said.
His attention immediately shifted to me.
"I just want to speak with someone."
There was a brief flicker of curiosity in his expression.
I could almost see the question forming in his mind.
Someone?
Here?
But he didn't ask.
He simply nodded.
I stepped away, and I noticed his eyes follow me for a moment before he eventually turned back to the elders.
I walked toward Andrea.
The closer I got, the more certain I became that she had been waiting for me.
"Andrea."
