Duke let out a tight "don't" before he could stop himself.

He was probably never going to see Nathan again. Jennifer had been dead. Audrey was probably gone, obliterated by her -- her evil twin or whatever. He needed the people he had left near him right now. He needed to be able to see them, at least.

"You don't -- have to cuddle. Or whatever." Though he wanted her to. "Just please don't go right now."