"That's it. Just rest, love," he said, looking up when a nurse came into the room.

"Are you his legal partner?" she asked. Hex couldn't lie and so he shook his head.

"Boyfriend," he said.

"Then for privacy's sake, Hex, I need to ask you to step out while I talk to Danny."

Hex slowly let go of the man's hand but didn't move quickly.

THe nurse didn't notice the shadow of the Phouka lingering in the dark corner behind the door.