Tristan awoke and found all his drowsiness was gone.

Kate didn't speak any further. Her breathing was even as if she was in a night of light sleep, and the words she had just uttered were from her dream. However, Tristan had to respond to her question.

"It was the worst scenario. I had planned for all possibilities."

Tristan squeezed Kate's hand in his palm, "I cannot give you a choice this time. We three have to be together."

Kate was lying on her back, and Tristan ...