“When I saw you in that cave, I thought…” Darius cleared his throat. “I thought I was about to lose you, too.” He took my hand and I automatically linked my fingers with his. “I’d be lost without you. I’m so sorry for everything. For what my father did, for Clara.” I swallowed the jagged lump tearing at my throat, squeezing his hand. “I’m sorry too, Darius.”
