Lilieth

I look up at his face and the tenderness etched there just melts my heart.

"I'm sorry," I finally say.

"Don't. There's no need to apologize, Lili."

"I didn't mean to lash out at you. I just need you to...I need to be able to do this, Cadeon. I know you're just doing everything you can, and that you love me, but I'm capable."

"I know you are," he agrees, "but you're mine, Lili. The thought of anyone hurting you while I'm standing right next to you drives me to the brink of insanity. ...