We lit candles and sat quietly, cleaning our wounds until there was no blood and Muriel could safely try to heal us. I listened to Oslo tell stories about Billie’s parents to her.

“They were good people, even your father, at his core,” said Oslo. “Even though he might have lost his way, I believe that he would have realized the harm he was causing to his family. Joshua was devoted to Grandbay. And he adored you, Billie; he was proud of you, his beautiful daughter. He and Shannon ...