Jem Pov
I held her close to me, feeling her body against mine, knowing she was restless. She was tossing and turning, a sweat glistening on her brow, and I didn’t know how to help her. I tried to sleep for a while, but my own fears kept me awake, and all I could do was lay on my back, holding her close to me, staring at the stars. I wondered if this would be the last time I felt so peaceful. It makes me chuckle lightly, since even with her wrapped in my arms this wasn’t exactly peaceful, not when the fear of tomorrow was looming closer and closer. Even still, I was holding her, and even if it was just for a few days, we had peace. I kept remembering the wedding, how simple but yet intricate it was. Everything was perfect. I never imagined I’d get married. Even when I was younger and e
