When they were finally walking back toward the car with their bags from the sweet older couple, Graeme put his arm around August's shoulders. He seemed much more relaxed than when they had initially entered the market.
"You seem to have had an okay time," he said lightly. August decided not to tell him about running into Lucas. He was in such a good mood now, and she didn't want to spoil it or give him more anxiety about her safety.
"This place is great," she said. "And you?" she tilted her head to read his face. She didn't want to directly ask him about Violet. The incident at the bonfire still felt too raw, and the memories were still threatening to return.
