Tristian had been distant ever since he had become aware of the threat. He would constantly watch out of windows and patrol the border, keeping Emilia locked in her room or with his brother. Emilia had noticed the change in his behavior and was upset, sure that she had done something to upset him. Theo was more attentive, going as far as checking in or her every so often and kissing her forehead before bed. But neither of them slept in her room, as far as she knew they hardly slept at all, the darkness growing beneath their eyes.
One day Theo knocked on her door, followed by a strange man. He smiled at her reassuringly but Emilia scooted back to the bed and cowered slightly.
"Don't be afraid, Emilia. This is Desmond. He is going to be your personal guard from now on, following you ever
