As I turned the corner, the room was filled with unfamiliar faces. As I looked through the crowd I saw two very familiar, very missed, faces and I sprinted towards them. I hugged Georgia first and then Peter. As I did, they whispered their hellos and congratulations. I thanked them both and then stepped back, Judah standing beside me now. Jer and Hugh then greeted them also before Georgia looked quizzically at Dom and Callum standing defensively behind me, then at me. I lifted my arm, gesturing to each one as I introduced them. “ These are my guards, Callum and Dom”. Peter laughed softly then linked me “Do we dislike them personally or just their appointed role?”. I rolled my eyes and he knew my answer. Georgia’s eyes widened as she starred at my still extended arm and I tried to shrink aw
