The moment Ares was out of Granny's house, I started to feel uncomfortable. It's not that I don't feel safe here. I know that no one in this house would hurt me. Ares seemed confident in Karla's strength, which made me feel better, but.. We are anxious. Honi said. Why? I asked her. Honi whimpered. You think that he won't come back for you. She said. I frowned. Do I think that? I mean, my mom always left me alone. Then she died. I was always alone if I wasn't with Noah after that. Even then I felt alone. Then I was taken from all of that, only to be alone again. Ares wouldn't just leave me though right? That would be silly, right? I mean, we are mates. He wants me.. Right? He does. Honi said. I took a deep breath. You're right. He won't leave me here. Besides, he'll be back soon. I