“It’s scary,” I admitted in a small voice. “Thinking about you going away soon.” “I know,” he told me, voice thick. “It’s scary for me, too.” “Really?” I asked shakily. “Of course! Shannon, I don’t want to leave you,” he said, tightening his hold on me. “But if I make it onto the squad, it’s only for a month of the summer and then I’ll be back to you.”
