Thirty Six.

Seth blinked rapidly as he lowered himself to the bar stool.

Kaitlyn. Kaitlyn was here. She stared at him with a raised brow, her hair falling in straight waves over her shoulders. Her blue eyes seemed to dance in amusement as she took a seat beside him.

He had loved her. With every breath, every part of him, Seth had given her his all. He stared at the glass of wine the bartender slid to him, staring at the bubbling froth at the top of the glass as memories of her assailed him.

They had met at a party just like this one. Seven years ago. He had just graduated fresh out of college with big dreams to make his place in the world and have a family. That was pretty normal if anyone asked him. What man fresh out of college hadn't seen the world through rose-coloured glasses?

When he had attended the party, it had simply been to honour an invitation of his friend. It had been pretty fun but things took a turn for phenomenal when Kaitlyn stepped into the ball.

She had taken his breath aw