like her,” I admit out loud for the first time. “You liking her is what will get her killed. You know this.” Alexei comes to take a seat next to me and turns his body so he's facing me. Placing his hand on my shoulder, he continues, “She’s an innocent. She’s not from our world. Are you willing to risk her life?” My eyes lock with my brother's. “I’m trying my best to stay away from her.”
