Jack was crouched in the corner in the dark, his head buried in his arms. August strode fast to him and dropped to his knees. He lifted Jack’s face and gripped it tight in his hands. “I was just scared,” Jack whispered. “I know.” He wiped a tear from Jack’s cheek, smearing his face with ash. “Don’t leave me.” August shut his eyes. “I won’t.”
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