My eyes opened, and I was confused for a moment. When had I fallen asleep? As my mind replayed my last memory, I shot up. That's when I realized I was in bed, in our apartment. I heard quick steps and the door opened quickly. Gage's eyes flashed with fear. "Are you okay? I felt your panic." He rushed to my side and I stared at him for a moment. "You're okay," I said, and he frowned for a moment and then smiled. "Yes. I'm okay now. All thanks to you for putting your safety on the line for me." He brushed his fingers through my hair. "Please don't do that again. You could have been hurt." "You were hurting though." I reached out and took hold of his shirt in my hands. His eyes saddened suddenly. "I'm used to it. My instincts have always been out of control." "Not anymore," I said, and

