It’s not love, yet.

"When it comes to Arwen, no amount of training can suffice, Jason," Aiden sighed. "But it's not the restraint to keep the past under wraps that's concerning me at the moment. It's the danger lurking around the corner that's keeping me on the edge."

Jason frowned, understanding what Aiden meant. "You are more than capable of protecting her." 

"How do I protect her from something I can't even see?" Aiden's voice carried a mix of anger and helplessness. "I want to cage her so I can keep her safe, but at the same time, I won't let anyone harm her freedom —not even myself. So how do I protect her? I know someone did this to her, yet I still haven't figured out who it is, then how can I call myself capable?"