So much for my one and done strategy. Guess I’ll be here for a while. It could be worse. It could be a fat old man I’m having to guard instead of a cute teenage girl.

Arianna, hold on! I’m coming!” I yell as I watch the life leave her eyes and she falls to the ground.“NO!” I scream as my eyes fly open.

I couldn’t leave you alone with them. I’m your Guardian and I swore to protect you, no matter what.” And if anything had happened to you I’d never be able to forgive myself. You’re already too important to me, and it scares me.

Come on, Arianna,” I plead as I hold her close, “come back to me.