"Like you had faith in us?" She regrets it the moment she says it, a wince jerking her back and away from his touch. "I'm sorry. I didn't mean that. I know why you did it, but can you honestly think it's just that easy? That the Atrox is going to let you have me for long? I love you, Stanton, but I don't know if I can live with losing you all over again."

But God, she wants to try. She wants to be with him and live every moment that they can have, however fleeting.