She took Cassie's hand, giving it a snug squeeze. "I'm ready. I... Before you came this was my dream. To get away from them. As they started talking more and more about this war, I knew I didn't want to stay. I'm glad I'm leaving with you."

Maybe she never would have. Not without Cassie. Now she'll leave because if she won't protect herself, at least she'll protect the woman she loves.