Marco's reaction probably told Cassie all she needed to know. Normally Marco was great at keeping his mind and body in check, but this particular occasion wasn't normal. He sighed, his whole body slumping about as much as the ropes would let it. His eyes closed and his head bowed. Why couldn't she have been from after that? Why the hell do I have to tell the two people Rachel was closest to that she's dead? Is this what feeling responsible for people is like, Jake? Jesus, dude. How did you not get tired of this real quick? "Yeah," he said flatly. "I remember that."
"Right." He shook his head and forced himself to regain his composure. "Right, it is! Plus Hubert sounds nice and innocuous. Totally not a safe word." Okay, maybe he hadn't completely regained his composure.