This was why she wasn't a grief counselor. Fallon's skills at comfort left much to be desired, and she was positive he was falling further into the pit than climbing out of it. Merlin, what was she thinking approaching him tonight? Anyone but her — Malou in particular — would've been a better pick.

"Unsuspecting victims are always innocent, that doesn't make you an evil person. I've seen evil and ill intent. You're not it." Fallon fully believed Lachlan never would've swung had he known where his bludger was going, and that made all the difference. "An awful thing happened. To her. To your sister. To you. But it doesn't mean it's your fault."