Asa POV:

Asa stood at the steps of the town hall, Chris’ hands firmly wrapped around his shoulders. Chris spent most of the morning at the Cortes farm, helping to clear out the damage from the night before.

Asa didn’t get to help. Instead, Chris regulated Asa to PR duty. He did the emotional labor while Chris did the physical.

Asa knew that people expected Lunas to behave this way. They expected Asa to give out tea and cookies and console those ...