think we both know what gave them the strength to return,” he said, his magnetizing gaze pulling on her again. “It was you, Rua.” His admiration rolled through her, but she shook her head, summoning the strength to reach up and touch his face. “It was us, Renwick.” His eyes closed at the sound of his name, as if savoring her words. He turned his face into her hand, his lips brushing her palm.
