“Lucien!” He turns — and for a moment, he sees her. A young woman with soft hair and eyes that seem lit from within, standing on the path w...

“Lucien!” He turns — and for a moment, he sees her. A young woman with soft hair and eyes that seem lit from within, standing on the path with a lantern in her hand. She’s laughing, but the sound comes from far away, like through water. He feels a small, steady ache behind his ribs — something he hasn’t ...