Theo wasn't normally a man who took no for an answer, and he wasn't going to start now. 'Nonsense,' he said softly, taking Verity's hand in his and placing the package in it. 'Montague would want you to have something.'
He smiled at her. 'You want to look pretty for him, no?' he asked. 'He'd want you to.' He knew it wasn't enough, knew that nothing he did would be enough, but it was his way of trying in a situation that seemed hopeless. 'Please, Ver, take it.'