He gave a sharp nod, avoiding my gaze, and then unwound his fingers from mine to wrap me up in a hug. I stood immobile for half a second while memories clashed with my current reality. But this Ramsey looked nothing like the one who'd stood over Leo's body. This Ramsey needed me, had been there for me all these months, so I hugged him right back.

"You can talk to me," I told him, but I wasn't so sure I was the best person for that. I hadn't handled death well at all, but maybe I ...