"Fuck, bro," Knox said, laughing. He looked both worried, excited and proud. I wondered if Valerian had liked him back then. What sort of relationship they had.

"I have never been so fucking scared in my life, I think I almost peed myself."

I broke into a laugh, but winced as I grabbed my forehead.

"That has to hurt," he said, laughing. "Let me help you with your stuff."

I shook my head, then grabbed his hand in the manliest way that I could.

"Thank you so much, Knox. I ...