"We will. But Lily-"
She placed a finger on my lips, silencing me. "If... if something happens, and I become..." She paused, blowing out a breath. "I'll leave. I won't put you or the pack in danger. I promise. I would never do that. But you have to promise me, that if that happens, you won't try and stop me. It's whats best, the right choice."
I couldn't believe it. She was willing to leave, to abandon everything and everyone she cared about, just to keep us safe? I couldn't make her that promise though. My heart shattered at the very idea of her not being here, not being with me.
"Dimitri." She forced me to look at her. "Promise me."
"Don't you dare!" Ajax howled in my head.
"I... I promise." I whispered.
Lily smiled, even as a tear ran down her cheek. I wiped it away, caressing her
