Page 26 of The Shifting Sands Beneath Us

I turned to him, not quite understanding why he asked. “I think it’s best if we don’t discuss that stuff.”

He dropped his gaze, leaning back in his seat. “Sorry, I shouldn’t have asked.”

“Why did you?”

He sighed, running a hand through his short hair. “Why are you with him?”

“Why are you with your wife?” I countered.

“I don’t really have a choice.”

I nodded, understanding that all too well. “Marriage isn’t always about love.”

“You said you didn’t love him,” James said quietly.

“No, but that doesn’t mean that I can do anything about it either.”

“Then it looks like we’re in the same boat.”