Gaiman stays where he is, but Jax moves towards me. “Need a hand?” He offers me his arm.
I take his elbow gratefully, and we proceed down the forest path towards the column of vehicles.
“Where are we burying her?” I ask Jax.
“There’s a cemetery in the area, just down from the village. Leo handled arrangements with a pastor.It’s a fitting place for her. She…”
He trails off, and I chance a glimpse at his face. His usual bright smile is gone.
“Were you close with her?” I ask.
“We had our moments,” he says. “I didn’t know her that well. Her mission kept her away a lot of thetime. But I respected her.”
I nod. “She was probably the bravest woman I’ve ever known.”
We get into the jeeps. I’m glad when Leo takes the wheel. He said he’d be strong for me, that he’dprotect me, and God, how I n
