"Alright, I promise I will take care of myself. Besides, if I let my health fail and you decide that I'm not worth keeping, what will I do then?"

"At least you'd know," I said with a small smile.

After wiping my reddened eyes, I stepped out of his arms. "I won't disturb you anymore. Don't stay up too late working."

Just as I turned to leave, Lyon pulled me back into his embrace. "You're leaving for Meristate in three days. Do you think I'll have the heart to focus on work?"

"Why don't we just talk for a bit?" I said.

"Okay. But before you leave, shouldn't you visit...