**Kait**

“Why won’t you leave me alone? I’m just going to bed. It’s not like I’m planning on running away or anything,” I mutter as I march off to my room with Marcey right on my heels.

“Because the last time you said that, Mr. Nightscepade stole you away and tried to mate with you. I’m here to protect you, so let me protect.”

I let out a huff as I stomp into my room. “I can protect myself,” I insist as I busy myself with brushing my hair in my ...