Cuddled up together on a shabby and simple cot, this was the most reassuring and solid sleep Aaron had had in a year.

Early morning sunlight jumped in through the window pane, Aaron dazedly opened his eyes, a "good morning" still pressed in his throat did not have time to say out, and found that the seat next to him has been empty.

Reaching over in a panic, the bed had long since turned cold, as if yesterday's reunion and last night's lovemaking had been a distant ...