Book 2. Chapter 1. Worry

Getting back to Jackson’s, I stand here in the house. I remember the real reason I was scared. I am afraid I won't see him again.

There is one thing I know, I am not ready for him to leave yet. I have just found him, and now I am officially going to lose him again. No matter what, that thought is there: What if he doesn't return?

Shock is overtaking me, standing here looking at him, and it feels like I have limited time left in his presence. Why do I feel like this is going to be the end? Will I ever see him again? Why does he have to agree to go on this mission?

“Alena, everything will be alright.” He walks over to me, his arms wrapping around my body, cradling me, trying to comfort me from my own thoughts. “We’ve been going on missions together for years and have never had any problems. I will be coming back to you, I promise.” I look up at him. How can he be so calm and so sure? It is possible he will not be coming back, no matter how small a chance there is.