Reid hovers in the undergrowth on the low hill overlooking the gate and tries to settle his heart. His excitement at finally taking further action has triggered a resurgence of the tingling feeling in his body, his senses coming wildly alert all over again. He forces himself to stillness while inside his mind ricochets around like an endlessly bouncing ball.

Marcus crouches next to him, face a stone mask, but at least he's present and willing to help.

When they ...