Autumn doesn’t know what to say as Duncan sniffles before her. Remorse has left him absolutely distraught.

“What?” she whispers, trying to come up with a better question.

“I wanted to tell you first,” he blubbers. “I’m going to the house to tell the others now. I don’t know what they will do, but I’m prepared to deal with the consequences,” he whispers while kicking at some stones.

Autumn reaches out and embraces him, causing the ...