Katya POV
It was always hard watching Falcon go. I couldn't help but feel a pang of anxiety, knowing that he was struggling. I overheard Nate offering to speak for Falcon, but Falcon insisted on going himself. He believed he needed to be seen, to show those who might ally with us that he fought for his kind and others.
Before leaving, Falcon spent a good hour with me. We practiced fighting. Though he couldn't resist stealing kisses and whispering things that drove me crazy, being with him hurt right now. I was afraid to admit it to him, afraid that if I allowed myself to get closer, it would be impossible to leave and sacrifice being with him when the time came if needed.
I had come to love this place, forming bonds with many. I needed to ensure their future and their survival. It might
