Avery and Mercy
"I'm sure you're right." Avery smiled. he would be forever grateful for Clay taking Cadence under his wing. He had kept her safe multiple times. The most recent time, he and Mercy had accepted her as their own. Avery would never be able to repay Clay for the peace of mind he had given Avery.
"How're you doing, Mercy?" He hadn't had a chance to ask her lately.