“He is the greatest threat to you, that is the only thought I spare him.” She smiled, understanding, and unashamed of the fears we both shared. “Our fight is at rest for now, Ari. If it ever rises again, I am grateful it is you I will fight beside. Because of that, I choose to be happy with you and live outside of fear. Should someone come to take it, they will rue the day. Our dream of a dull life in the longhouse is too wonderful not to protect.”
