The last thing Sirius wanted to do was get any closer, but he owed Lily too much to ignore anything she asked him.
He made a futile attempt to wipe the tears from his cheeks before walking up beside her. She looked so tired, so worn, and the guilt threatened go overwhelm him again. His wrists began to itch, as if damning him for not even being able to get that right.
"It's all my fault. Everything that happened to you, it's because of me."