Ashlyn I followed Sage out of our tent with both my mates on my heels. They weren’t happy about me not immediately jumping into their arms, but I was still upset. I understand their need to protect me, just as I have the same need to protect them. But we need to stick together. We should be equals. And they need to learn that I can take care of myself. Milo was waiting outside my tent to speak with me. He seemed pretty anxious, but maybe it’s because my mates are following me like guard dogs. “Milo, Hi, is everything okay?” I asked him, giving him a hug. He hesitated at first, but soon returned the hug. “Everything is great, my queen. I heard we are leaving soon, and I just wanted to say thank you for everything that you have done for us.” He said with a smile. Milo was a very handso

