seeing him , coupled with tom 's cold demeanor and missing my family like crazy , i unexpectedly burst into tears . i do n't know why i did it . i just needed a friend in that moment it seemed , and it had been weeks since i 'd seen a friendly face from home . i was overwhelmed , i suppose . that and i did n't know what was going on with
tom

harlow held out one arm , trying to reach for her mother , as if she could extend her body across the room and embrace the woman . she watched her mother 's figure become weakened , watched at the ability to stand left her . this woman stood over king wesley 's body , disgust written on her face as soldiers ran in and stared at the scene before them . they did n't advance on her ; they simply stood around her and took glances between her and the
king

'' i already told you that i 'm not going anywhere with you . not until you explain . '' nix reached for her , and this time , he allowed himself to complete the action . his hand closed lightly over her arm . '' i ca n't protect you here . '' '' maybe i do n't want to be
protected