"I thought you died," I say, "How did you make it out?" "I'm not quite sure," Leonis says, "but at least we can be together." He grins. Phox bolts over the back of the couch and pins Leonis against the wall. "Look, dude. Thanks for jumping in front of Sage, but your help's not needed." Leonis trips Phox and leaves. "What were you thinking, Phox?" I say. "Sorry," he says. "When you have someone as lovely as you, you don't want to share." I can't stay mad at him. We hug.