I cock my head to the side as I consider my answer. “It didn’t make the rage or grief or guilt any easier to bear,” I hesitate. “But it did help solidify my path moving forward. It gave me someone who had my back every step of the way too. Luca would have anyway, but it helped that he knew the why behind all my actions. He’s never questioned me, and he even sometimes knows what I need before I do.”
