Hilo was quiet for a minute. “You’re a good Weather Man, Shae.” Grudging pride and a touch of bitterness sat in his voice. She leaned her head back against the pillows and closed her eyes as exhaustion finally caught up with her. “You’re a good wartime Pillar, Hilo,” she murmured. “And we’re fighting a war. Our own slow war.” She was nearly asleep as Hilo adjusted the blanket over her. “I told Andy to come over later today and take a look at that leg,” he mentioned. “Who knows if the doctors in Lukang are any good?” She felt his lips plant a kiss on her brow, and a moment later, she heard the
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