"I don't know." Sisse admitted tightening her own hug in response. "But I have to believe it does." She didn't want to consider what would happen if she stopped hoping it would.

At Sloane's quip Sisse gave a choked laugh. "Yes. And-" before she could second guess herself she plunged forward, "and it'll be simpler when it's just us." At least she truly considered it would be.