How we cite our quotes: (Chapter.Paragraph)
Quote #10
It was by chance that Alma ran into an old friend from church at the grocery store one day. He asked her how she was, told her she looked great, and with all the confidence in the world asked her if the rumors were true about her getting married… This encounter was the first time since she'd moved back that Alma felt unjudged. (18.12)
Lucas isn't just a good friend to Cullen and Gabriel—he's nice to everyone. Maybe that's why Alma wants to spend some time hanging out with him; he doesn't make her feel like she failed. He just talks to her like they're equals.