he was leaving soon , and she could n't stop him . ben nodded , his jaw setting as a task that he could handle was given to him . `` sorry , i know the feeling of people messing about with your schedule . '' `` i feel like one , '' eve muttered , though she managed a tight smile . the need inside , the need she 'd wanted to hold in check , was breaking through , bursting like water out of a dam . i 'm shocked she 's willing to give me-us-another chance . 