“I heard you scream,” he said as I examined the blade in my hands. I’d never held one so finely
crafted, so perfectly balanced. “And I hesitated.
Not long, but I hesitated before I came running.
Even though Tam got there in time, I still broke my heart word in those seconds I waited.” He jerked his chin at the knife. “It’s yours. Don’t bury it in my back, please.”