Out of nowhere, Adam appeared, like a burst of sunlight piercing through a storm, scattering the shadows that had been closing in around her. “What are you doing here?” he asked, his voice cutting through the silence like a lifeline. Camille looked up, her dismay melting into a mix of relief and wonder. All she saw was a tender smile that shone through the darkness surrounding her.

“Hey,” he said softly, bending down to meet her gaze. Camille squinted to make out his express...