Felix tensed down his spine, through his shoulders, but he took care not to allow it to show in his face. If Shannon remembered what Felix thought he remembered, that made it real. And then...

He never feared their fights, or dreaded having an argument with Shannon. A part of him even relished most of their disagreements -- and the passionate fury that often followed. Not this time. If Shannon was angry, betrayed, or jealous, then Felix had no defense against him. Against the things he already feared that Shannon would say to him.

"I'm afraid I'm going to need you to say it," Felix answered, quietly.