“What happened today, that’s on me. And you were amazing. You saved my life, and I am grateful. I’m so grateful, and I’m so impressed by you. I hate that I put you in harm’s way, and I’ll never make that mistake again.” The words were right, but beneath them was a silent undertone that made Easton’s eyes narrow. “But,” he pressed. “But I am so angry with you.” Stepping up to him, River raised furious eyes. “You unclipped from the rope too, Easton. You could have fallen. You could have died.”
