Joe stared at the ceiling, counting the cracks he’d already memorized, when he heard the door open. He didn’t bother looking until her scent hit him.
Abby.
His body reacted before his mind caught up. He was on his feet in an instant, ribs blissfully silent for once. Abby shut the door behind her and stopped just inside the room. She didn’t move, just watched him, her face unreadable.
He wished he could feel her through the bond right now. Anything. But her emotions were locked down tight, and it made his chest ache.
He crossed the cell in three strides and wrapped his hands around the bars, pressing his forehead briefly to the cold metal before lifting his gaze to her. The dim light caught in her eyes.
She took a hesitant step closer, lips pressed together.
“You shouldn’t be here,” h
