Christopher and I cuddle on the couch for a little while longer until he begrudgingly informs me that he has to continue training. After a bit of lecturing from me about shirking his duties, he tells me that any time he feels my pain, fear, or sadness he will come to me no matter how busy he is.

That earns him endless kisses from me.

Before he leaves, I tell him my worries about the plan Elle has concocted for tomorrow.

"I'm just worried that you and the other members of the pack could get hurt protecting me. I would be devastated if someone died in my place."

"No one's...