"I thought you wouldn't return." Laurent reached out, touching Gansey's arm and moving from there down to his hand. He stayed quiet for a moment, ears pricked, but he heard nothing but Gansey's breath.

Winding their fingers together, Laurent led him back into the lair. He set the locks behind them, and took off his hood, but left the black velvet mask to hide his features. He didn't know what to do or say. Gansey didn't belong here, and yet he'd returned.

Laurent kept hold of his hand, unwilling to let go of him.