“Is there a reason you won’t leave us alone with Kat? Something you don’t want her to say?” He blinked and straightened, and inwardly I winced. “No, I just…” His expression tightened, shadowing his eyes. “You know she died. I’m merely—” “Only for a moment.” I sat forward and wiggled my fingers. “See? Still alive.” Bastian clenched his jaw and inclined his head, then left the room.

