Brutus POV

I woke up to the sound of footsteps leaving the room and the door closing. I looked over to my side and saw that Enobaria was no longer lying on the bed next to me. I went to the kitchen and saw her sitting on the balcony with her robe on. She was staring out into the mountains; I could tell that she felt safe around them. I opened up the glass door and stepped onto the balcony. She knew it was me because she didn't bother to look behind her. I picked her up bridal style, sat down on a chair, and set her on my lap. She nestled in to my arms and I caressed her head while the other was holding her close.

"Babe?" she asked me.

"Yes?" I asked her.

"I love you," she said. "You know that, right?"

"Of course I do," I said to her before kissing her forehead. "Do you know that I love you, too?"

"Yes," she said. We stared into the mountains until she fell asleep in my arms. I stood up and carried her to my bedroom. I set her down on my bed and then I lied down next to her. She instantly cuddled closer to me, and I wrapped my arms around her. I will never leave you, I promise. I kissed her on the forehead and fell asleep, making sure that she felt protected.

THE END