When Love Fades in the Flames
"John, you need to calm down. You're also a doctor who has seen enough to know when it's time to accept the reality of the situation."
A surge of anger welled up inside me, hot and uncontrollable. I wanted to slap him but found that I couldn't touch him at all! I was so angry!
John's mouth hung open, words failing him for a moment. When he finally spoke again, his voice was heavy with conviction. "She's an exceptional war correspondent. The world needs her, Seb."
Suddenly, a deep sadness washed over me, a sorrow for my comrades, who had fought so hard for me, worrying and rushing around in their attempts to save me. And an even deeper grief for the indifference of my lover, who had been by m