ℌ𝔢𝔯 𝔡𝔢𝔞𝔱𝔥 𝔥𝔞𝔡 𝔬𝔟𝔩𝔦𝔱𝔢𝔯𝔞𝔱𝔢𝔡 𝔱𝔥𝔞𝔱. ℑ𝔱 𝔥𝔞𝔡 𝔬𝔟𝔩𝔦𝔱𝔢𝔯𝔞𝔱𝔢𝔡 𝔪𝔢. ℑ𝔱 𝔥𝔞𝔡 𝔠𝔲𝔱 𝔪𝔢 𝔰𝔥𝔬𝔯𝔱 𝔞𝔱 𝔱𝔥𝔢 𝔳𝔢𝔯𝔶 𝔥𝔢𝔦𝔤𝔥 𝔬𝔣 𝔪𝔶 𝔶𝔬𝔲𝔱𝔥𝔣𝔲𝔩 𝔞𝔯𝔯𝔬𝔤𝔞𝔫𝔠𝔢. 

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Avalyn took a deep breath as she pulled herself closer to Mattheo. Mattheo smiled softly as he held her tighter, his other hand holding up a book he had started reading. His hand had bruised to a slightly uncomfortable point.

A soft knock came from his door, Avalyn groaned softly as she pulled Mattheo's arm over her ear. Mattheo turned back to his book, hoping whoever had decided to bother him would get the memo and leave. The person knocked again, louder this time.

Mattheo groaned out as he gently moved from under Avalyn, picking up a shirt on his way to the door. He put on the shirt before he pulled the door open in an annoyed matter. ''What?'' He snapped, before softly gasping. ''Professor McGonagall'' He spoke in a gentle way.

Avalyn sat up behind him at the mention of a professor, her eyes wide in a slight panic. ''I am looking for Miss Levisay'' Mcgonagal spoke as she tried to look past the half-naked boy. ''Uhm, She is not here'' Mattheo said as he closed the door slightly, keeping his girlfriend out of view.

''You two are not in trouble, I need her to come with me'' Avalyn pulled Mattheo's shirt over her head, pulling some sweatpants over her legs as she stepped next to Mattheo. ''What is going on?'' She asked softly.

McGonagall looked troubled as she stared at the girl. ''Come with me, you too Mr Riddle'' The pair shared a look as they followed after the professor. ''If this is about me staying in Mattheo's room it was just because we had a date and we got back so late I-'' ''-It's not about that Avalyn'' McGonagal spoke as she opened the door to Dumbledore's office.

Mattheo felt his heart grow heavy as he suddenly wondered if Dumbledore had found out about his assignment and was planning on telling Avalyn. He stared as Avalyn walked in, sitting down on one of the chairs in front of the desk as Dumbledore seemed troubled.

Mattheo walked up and sat down next to Avalyn. ''I'm afraid I have some unfortunate news'' Dumbledore started, as Avalyn looked around the room. Remus was there, and Snape as well. McGonagall and Dumbledore they had already seen.

''What's going on?'' Avalyn mumbled, an unnerving feeling settling in her stomach. ''We have received news from the Ministry of Magic. A few inmates from Azkaban have escaped.'' Avalyn gasped softly. ''My father?'' She asked. Dumbledore nodded at her question, confirming that he had managed to escape as well.

''Aurors tracked your father, Avalyn-'' Dumbledore swallowed thickly. ''-They found your mother'' He spoke out. Avalyn shook her head, not understanding the big deal if her mom had been found. ''Is she okay?'' She asked, and Dumbledore closed his eyes at his own poor choice of words.

''She is dead, Avalyn. I'm so sorry'' Avalyn choked on a sob as her eyes overflowed within seconds. Mattheo felt his own eyes tear up as he moved from his chair to the ground in front of her. ''Ava'' He whispered as he scanned her face, she seemed frozen, and Mattheo wasn't even sure if she was breathing. He watched as her body collapsed with heavy sobs, her hand over her mouth as her shoulder sunk with every choked-up sound that left her lips. Mattheo reached over and caught her body, holding her closely as she was not even strong enough to clench his shirt, her arms just dropped next to her body.

Avalyn wondered why Mattheo had been invited, she slowly lifted her head, looking at the people around her. Dumbledore watched the pair, sharing a look with Snape as he send him a short nod and she realized.

Dumbledore was using her mother's passing as a way to determine the status of her relationship with Mattheo. A newfound strength filled her system as she pushed herself up, anger raging through her as she locked her jaw. ''Professor, could you please escort Mattheo to the hallway? There are some things I need to ask the headmaster.'' She choked out, pulling her hands over her cheeks to remove any tears as she pushed her sadness down. The other people in the room shared a look.

Mattheo shook his head. ''Ava? I can stay I-'' She shook her head. ''I'll be a second'' She whispered, watching as Professor McGonagall escorted Mattheo out of the room. ''Can he hear?'' Avalyn whispered, Dumbledore shook his head, watching her closely as she stood up.

''Good,'' She whispered. ''Let me make one thing abundantly clear'' She said harshly, her tears flowing as her body shook from rage. ''If you ever. Ever.-'' She caught Dumbledore's eyes, making sure he could see the anger in hers. ''-Use something like my mothers passing for this mission again I will drop it completely'' The people around her gasped as Dumbledore sighed.

''Miss Lev-'' Avalyn held up her hand to stop his sentence from ever completing. ''I am not done'' She hissed, dropping her hand as she watched Dumbledore sit back in his chair.

''Using my mother, who is fucking dead because of this war, as a way to see the status of this mission is absolutely insane!'' Avalyn yelled. ''You have no right to use her! You did not even know her!'' Dumbledore rubbed his chin as he listened to the girl yelling.

''My mother is dead! My father killed her! And you're using it for a mission which, as I already told the others, will most likely fail!' She slammed her hands on the table in her anger. ''If you ever try to pull something like this again, I will tell him.'' She stated as she stared down at Dumbledore.

''What makes you think he will forgive you, Miss Levisay?'' Dumbledore spoke calmly. Avalyn sucked in her cheeks as she glared at him. ''what makes you think I give a fuck?'' ''Language!'' Snape called out making her turn towards the Professor.

''And all of you just allowed it to happen? You are no better than the dark lord!'' She spat as she turned and walked towards the door. ''Do I make myself clear?!'' She yelled into the room, waiting for all the professors to nod their heads. ''good'' She breathed as she pushed open the door.

She walked passed Mattheo, who quickly pushed off the wall he was leaning against and walked after her. ''Ava'' He called as he pulled her his way, watching as her eyes filled with tears. ''I'm so sorry'' Mattheo breathed out. Avalyn looked up at him and felt herself crumble again.

Reaching over she took hold of his outstretched arms, holding herself up as she placed her head against his chest. ''I just don't understand'' Avalyn cried out, Her knees buckled. ''Ava..'' Mattheo whispered as he caught her and moved her towards the nearest wall, allowing her to sit against it as he sat down next to her, allowing her to fall completely against him.

''She send you a card, she was fine!'' Avalyn sobbed, Mattheo took a deep breath as he felt his own tears escape. He had adored Deborah, and could not believe mothers like that existed. That they could love their children the way Deborah loved Avalyn. He felt awful knowing it was probably his father's orders. ''I-'' Mattheo did not know what to say to console her.

''I'm here'' he finally whispered as he wrapped his arms tighter around her, feeling her nod as more sobs left her lips. Mattheo could feel Avalyn's body growing heavier, and students started to flood the hall. Mattheo pushed himself up, pulling Avalyn with him into a standing position.

''No'' Avalyn cried as she held on to him in a tight matter. ''Please Mattheo'' She begged as she gave him no chance to walk away. ''I just want to get you to my room'' He whispered back as he leaned down and picked her up, walking her back to his room.

Mattheo placed her on the bed, watching as she curled up and cried into the pillow. His heart broke at the sight as he closed his door and slowly walked up. He laid down next to her, placing his arm around as he held her tight.

Avalyn sobbed out as she turned in his arms and buried her face in Mattheo's chest. He accepted, with open arms, wrapping them back around her as he held her closely. Tears of his own escaped as well, but he ignored them as he was too focused on Avalyn.

''She was supposed to see everything'' Avalyn spoke softly once her sobs died down, tears rolled down, there was no stopping it, but her sobbing had quieted as her system had a drop in energy.

''I am so sorry, darling'' Mattheo whispered as he rubbed her back. ''I wanted her to get to know you'' Avalyn whispered. ''See you more'' Mattheo cleared his throat, pushing the lump down as he nodded. He squeezed her tightly, feeling her sob again. ''Ava'' Mattheo whispered as he placed a kiss on her head. ''What am I gonna do?'' She cried out.

The realisation of her having no one left, no home to return to at the end of the year, hit the pair like a brick. ''It will be okay'' Mattheo assured, feeling the same uncertainties that Avalyn was feeling. ''Try and sleep'' He mumbled as he ran his hand through her hair. ''I don't think I can'' Avalyn mumbled out as she turned to look at him. Mattheo felt his heart drop at the sight of her. Her eyes were red, her nose as well. Tear-stained cheeks and her body still slightly shaking.

''Try'' He whispered as he used the sleeve of his sweater to wipe away the tears. ''You are in shock, baby,'' Mattheo explained. ''You need rest'' Avalyn sniffled as she slowly nodded, closing her eyes as her mind was quick to drift away.

Mattheo sighed out as he slowly placed her on the spot next to him, crawling out of bed as he walked towards his desk to grab a book. He froze as he felt Theo trying to talk to him in his mind, he squeezed his eyes shut at the persistent pressure on his head.

'Mattheo?!'

'What, Theo?'

It was quiet for a moment, but the pressure on his head became less now that he had answered.

'Where are you? We're at breakfast and you're not here?'

'Something happened, I- Avalyn she-'

Mattheo could not form the words as he leaned over his desk, tears leaving his eyes. Fuck, Avalyn had no decent parent left, she was all alone and he could not do anything to fix this for her. He felt helpless.

'Her mom is dead' He finally send back, It was silent.

'What?' Enzo send back.

'Her father killed her mom.' Mattheo explained, this time it stayed silent and Mattheo sighed as he raised himself on his desk.

A soft knock came from his window, he slowly turned and opened his window to let his owl in, a letter in its beak. ''Thanks'' He whispered softly, as he send him away again. He slowly opened the envelope, his eyes scanning the page of the letter as he gasped softly, his door opening as well.

''Hey,'' Theo said as his eyes fell on Avalyn's sleeping form. Mattheo sends him a nod as he buried his face in his hands. He reached into his pocket and took out a cigarette, placing it between his lips and lighting it as he inhaled.

''What happened?'' Theo asked as he leaned against the desk next to Mattheo. ''I think my father ordered Cyrus to kill Deborah'' Mattheo mumbled, Theo frowned as Enzo leaned over Avalyn, his heart clenching at the sight of her.

''How do you know it was your father?'' Theo asked Mattheo blew out some smoke as he handed the letter he had just received to Theo. Mattheo watched as his friend read the letter, gasping softly. ''He's calling you back? To welcome Cyrus back into his midst?'' Enzo turned to look at Mattheo with widened eyes as well.

''But Avalyn she-'' ''I know'' Mattheo said. ''She needs me and my father is making me leave her to welcome back the killer of her mother I-'' Mattheo kicked the chair, his feet were leaning on, over and stood up.

''I can't stay'' He said louder, pressing his cigarette down as he shook his head. ''He'll pull me out of Hogwarts completely if I don't go'' Theo shook his head, not believing what The dark lord was making his son do. Pulling him from A to B as if nothing fucking matters.

''I'm like a fucking toy soldier" Mattheo breathed as he pulled a hand through his curls. ''I'm so sick of this, I can't'' Mattheo admitted as he scratched at his arm, where the dark mark would be. Theo stopped it before he could draw blood. His eyes caught those of his friend.

''I'll take polyjuice potion, I'll go'' He said, gaining the attention of Mattheo, who widened his eyes. ''He'll know'' And Mattheo was right, the dark lord would probably know immediately that Theo was not his son, even if the two wore the same face. Besides that, the punishment would not be worth it.

Enzo turned to look at Avalyn once more, his head dropped to the side as he watched her eyes move behind her eyelids, her breathing quickening. ''Mattheo, I think she's having a nightmare'' Enzo spoke as he watched Mattheo walk up to the bed and kneel down in front of it with a slight sigh.

''Ava'' He whispered as he took her hand, watching as her eyes snapped open. She looked around as she slowly sat up, the three Slytherins watched as realization set in and Avalyn's body wholly crumbled. ''No'' She sobbed out as she placed her hands in front of her eyes as sobs left her lip.

Mattheo stood up and reached over, holding her tightly as he sat down on the bed as well. ''She was right there I-'' Mattheo closed his eyes as he realised she had dreamt about her mom being okay. ''I'm so sorry'' He said once more, feeling Avalyn clench his shirt in between her hands. Theo flinched at the sight as he shook his head as well.

Talk of the war had always circulated, but never had it gotten this close to him. He had heard about the lives friends of his parents had given in the name of the dark lord, but he had never felt what it was to be at war. Killing someone to regain status made him feel sick to his stomach.

Mattheo turned towards his friends.

'I have to leave tonight, please stay with her. Make sure she is okay?' Theo nodded at the words in his head, watching as Enzo nodded as well.

'You might need a sleeping potion to help her sleep, I don't believe she'll want to after this' Enzo nodded as Theo seemed to hesitate.

'What if she really does not want to take it?' Mattheo turned to Theo in a short second, his eyes darkening as he shook his head. 

'Then you make her, she needs to rest'  The three shared a look as Theo nodded. 

'I'll get that going' Enzo said as he slowly made his way out of the room.

Getting the ingredients would be hard enough as they had to take them from Snape's storage. Making the potion would be even more challenging, luckily Enzo knew someone who was somewhat of a potion master in the learning.

'I'm gonna get some stuff so we won't have to leave her in here alone for anything'  Theo send back, turning around and walking out as well. 

Mattheo sighed as he pulled her even closer, his shirt soaked in tears. Avalyn sniffled softly as she pulled away. ''Sorry'' she whispered, Mattheo shook his head as he placed his hands on her cheeks. ''You have nothing to be sorry for'' Mattheo said back, watching as she slowly nodded. Mattheo nodded as well.

He pulled her face in his neck, wrapping her arms around him as she cried quietly into his neck.

Enzo knocked on the dorm room softly, hoping that the person he was looking for was inside. The door opened and Pansy Parkinson appeared, Enzo stumbled back a bit as he cleared his throat, he had not expected the roommate to be present as she usually hung out in Draco's room. ''I'm looking for Loraine'' he stated as he watched Pansy step aside and Loraine appeared. Enzo sighed in relief as he relaxed. ''I need your help'' He said as he took her hand and guided her down the stairs.

''With what?'' Loraine questioned as Enzo shook his head, not wanting to risk anyone hearing. ''In my room'' he mumbled as Loraine widened her eyes as a small oh left her lips. ''What a romantic way to get things going I guess'' Enzo stopped as he slowly turned around, Loraine avoided his eyes. ''No, Lora not with sex i-'' He looked at her in disbelief, placing his hand under her chin to make her look up at him. ''I would not instigate that this way'' He assured as he watched her relax, a gentle smile appearing on her lips.

He opened the door to his and Theo's dorm, finding Theo filling a small bag with necessities. ''Hey,'' Enzo said softly as he watched his friend fill the bag. ''You guys leaving or something?'' Loraine asked as she watched the pair share a look. ''Something happened, Lora'' Enzo said as he pointed towards the ingredients on his desk. Loraine turned towards it and sighed within seconds. ''What could you possibly need a sleeping potion for?'' She asked softly as her eyes fell on Theo who reached over the desk to grab Enzo's books.

''Enzo what is going on?'' Loraine asked softly, reaching over and placing her hands on his neck. ''Avalyn's mom is dead'' Her boyfriend whispered out, watching as Loraine's eyes filled with worry. ''And now Mattheo has to leave'' Loraine gasped at the words as she shook her head. ''We need to be with Avalyn, help her get through this while Mattheo visits his father'' Loraine nodded as she dropped her hands on his chest. ''And he thinks she might not sleep well'' She put the pieces together as she nodded. Enzo just watched her, hoping that she would want to help him.

''Okay, but I'm gonna need your help'' she whispered as she walked up to the desk, looking into the cauldron as she pulled up her sleeves. Enzo crept up to her and placed his hands on her waist, gently turning her around. ''Thank you'' He whispered as he placed his lips against those of Loraine.

The pair pulled away as Loraine nodded. ''Of course'' She whispered back, placing her lips against his cheek before turning back to the potion. Theo stared at the two as he picked up the bag and walked out of the room. He sighed as he made his way to the Hufflepuff common room.

He knocked on the common room door as he impatiently tapped his foot against the marble floor. A random Hufflepuff opened the door, his eyes travelling up and down Theo's frame. "Can I help you?'' The boy asked as Theo looked down at him. ''I'm looking for Sage'' Theo stated, watching as the boy clenched his jaw. ''And what kind of things do you want with Sage?'' The boy asked lowly, eying the Slytherin suspiciously. Theo clenched his jaw as he took a small step closer, not feeling any of this bullshit and just wanting to move on with his day.

''Already done all the things I want with Sage'' he mumbled out, the boy seemed stunned as his arms dropped to his side in disbelief. Theo rolled his eyes as he pushed past the boy, making his way to the perfect room. He knocked on the door, hearing some shuffling on the other side of the door before it opened.

"Theo!'' Sage said with a soft smile, Theodore could feel all thoughts fade away as he opened his mouth to say something before frowning. He forgot why he was here. ''Did I leave my cigarettes here last night?'' Sage's smile dropped slightly as she nodded.

''Yeah come on in'' She mumbled as she turned to go and grab the small pack he had left on her nightstand. Theo walked in and dropped the bag as he took the pack from her hands. ''That all?'' Sage asked disappointed. Theo looked at her not certain what to say. He had loved the night before, he would love nothing more than to take her out and set something in motion between them, but now with Avalyn, he was not sure what the best step was for him to take.

''I-'' He closed his mouth again as Sage slowly nodded, turning to walk back to her bed, but Theo reached for her hand. ''I want to take you out'' He admitted, watching as a smile appeared on Sage's face. ''But something happened to Avalyn, Mattheo has to leave for a bit so she needs Enzo and me'' Theo explained as Sage frowned, not understanding what could have happened to Avalyn in the short time she had not seen her.

''She does not have anyone, Sage. I need to be there for her I- I won't allow myself to leave her right now'' Theo explained as he studied Sage's face for a reaction, but all he found was admiration. Something he had not expected and was confident he had made up.

Theo dropped Sage's hand and kneeled down, reaching into the bag he had dropped and pulling out a sweater. He stood up and handed it to Sage. ''I won't be able to see you a whole lot for a few days'' He whispered as he watched her take it with a slight smile. ''I'll pick this back up when Mattheo is back, we'll plan a date then?'' He offered. Sage looked up at him and nodded.

She unfolded the sweater and slowly put it on, it fell just above her knees, drowning in the black fabric, but she loved it. ''Thanks, Theo'' She said as she reached for the collar of his shirt and pulled his face down, placing her lips on his cheek before releasing him. Theo stared at her in awe before nodding.

''It looks good'' He choked out, clearing his throat as he nodded. ''I need to get back to Mattheo'' Theo whispered as he turned and walked towards the door. ''You're a good guy, Theo. It's admirable'' Sage called after him. Theo froze slightly, his heart swelling in joy as he had barely ever been called a good guy.

He slowly turned to look at Sage, who was sending him an assuring smile. He walked back, placing his empty hand on her lower back as he pulled her closer, leaning down to place his lips on hers. Sage let out a hum in surprise as she placed her sleeve-covered hands on his shoulders. Theo slowly pulled away.

''Thank you'' He mumbled, Sage just nodded as she watched him walk out of the door.

Theo made his way back to Mattheo's dorm. Finding the pair sleeping tightly tangled together. Avalyn holding onto Mattheo for dear life, almost completely buried in his chest. She looked peaceful now, with Mattheo by her side, but Theo was sure that the absence of Mattheo would make it hard for her to find peace in her sleep.

Theo slowly lowered the bag and left it on the floor as he made his way to the desk, lifting himself on it as he kept his eyes on the couple. He took out the cigarette he had not finished smoking after the party, the stick slightly stained red from Sage's lipstick that had been all over his lips the night before.

Theo smiled softly at the idea as he placed the cigarette in his mouth and lit it, clearing his throat softly as he made sure Avalyn was okay as she slept. Theo watched the pair until his legs felt numb from sitting on the desk. Mattheo slowly stirred as his eyes fell on Theo. He looked around the room and frowned. ''What time is it?'' He asked Theodore, who send him a small look of pity.

''Time to go'' Theo said as he stood up from the desk. Mattheo sighed as he nodded. His heart feeling heavy at the thought of leaving Avalyn all alone, He slowly stood up, walking up to the chair that would have been sitting in front of his desk if he had not kicked it over, he kneeled down and picked up his jacket, putting it on as he turned towards the bed.

''Make sure she eats too'' Mattheo whispered softly, watching as Theo nodded. ''God knows what she will or won't do. I have never seen her like this I-'' Mattheo stopped talking as his voice broke. ''I don't know how to help her'' He mumbled as he watched Avalyn's hand search for him on the spot next to her. She opened her eyes when she could not find him.

She sat up as she looked at the pair. ''Mattheo?'' Her voice was hoarse from all the crying as she slowly stood up. ''Yeah,'' Mattheo whispered as he watched her walk up to him. ''What are you doing?'' She asked softly as she pulled at his jacket, her eyes filling with slight worry. Mattheo swallowed thickly as his heart felt heavy, how was he supposed to tell her he had to leave?

''I-'' He stopped as he stared at her, his heartstrings almost snapping at the sight of her eyes filling with tears. Deep down she knew that he had to leave, that something was pulling him away from her. ''My father ordered me to come to a meeting'' He mumbled out, feeling Avalyn hold onto his jacket in a tighter matter as her eyes finally overflowed. ''No!'' She exclaimed as she grabbed his arm with both her hands, hoping that she was strong enough to keep him here.

''He can't Mattheo. You can't'' She stated as she watched Mattheo think about what to think, Theo looked away as he could not watch. This was gonna tear her apart. ''I have to Avalyn, he'll make me leave Hogwarts completely if I don't'' Avalyn gasped softly as she shook her head. ''Please'' She whispered.

''Sorry, baby'' was all Mattheo said as he tried to remove her hands, but Avalyn held on. ''Ava'' Mattheo whispered as he reached for her chin and forced her to look at him. ''I have to, so I can come back to you'' Avalyn knew what he was saying, she understood, but she could not help being selfish, she needed him.

''Avalyn'' Mattheo said as he searched her eyes for acceptance. It crept into her gaze, slowly as she loosened the grip on his arm before she finally dropped her hands completely. Mattheo sighed in slight relief as he pulled her face towards his and placed a soft kiss on her lips. ''I'll be back as fast as I can, okay?'' Avalyn let go of a shaky breath as she slowly nodded.

''Hurry'' She whispered as she felt his grip on her chin disappear. He nodded as he turned and walked out of the room, Avalyn took a small step towards the door, hoping that he would burst back through it and hug her and never ever let go. A small sob left her lips as the door stayed closed.

Avalyn slowly turned around to face Theo, who looked at her with pity in his eyes. ''He did not come back'' Avalyn sobbed out as she watched Theo walk up to her and pull her into his chest. ''It will be okay'' Theo promised as he allowed Avalyn to cry into his chest. The door opened as Enzo walked in, his eyes falling on the two as his heart grew heavy. Theo looked up over Avalyn's frame and watched as Enzo held up a vile filled with purple liquid. Theo nodded as he picked Avalyn up and walked her over to the bed, placing her down as he tried to stand up again, but Avalyn held on tight as her breathing fastened.

''Please don't leave too'' She cried as she almost pulled Theo on top of her. Theo groaned as he shook his head. ''I'm not leaving Ava'' He promised as he pried her arms from around him. Avalyn released him slowly as she watched the two closely. ''I don't want to be alone'' Avalyn whispered as Theo walked to Enzo and took something from his hands.

He sat down on the bed next to Avalyn, holding up the small vile. Avalyn eyed him, her tears slowing down again as she frowned. ''What is it?'' She asked softly. ''Sleeping potion'' Theo whispered. ''It will put you in a peaceful slumber, Ava'' He explained as Avalyn send him a hesitant glance. ''You will be able to sleep for a few hours, the more you rest the better for you''

''Will you stay?'' She asked softly, Theo nodded quickly. ''I won't leave your side'' He promised as he watched her take the vile from his hands. ''Okay,'' She whispered as she opened the vile. ''Half will be enough'' Enzo said softly. Avalyn placed the vile against her lips and she tipped it back slightly, the liquid filled her mouth as she swallowed quickly.

She handed the vile back to Theo as she felt her eyes grow heavy. She lowered her head onto the pillow as she sighed. ''It's good'' she mumbled as she closed her eyes. ''Really strong'' Was the last thing she managed to get out, before drifting into a deep sleep.

Theo sighed as he placed the vile on the nightstand, pulling a blanket over Avalyn's body before sitting down at the end of the bed, his back against the wood as he lit a cigarette. ''We could leave, you know. She will be fine'' Enzo said as he sat down as well. ''I promised her'' Theo stated as he stared at her sleeping form. ''I know'' Enzo mumbled as he knew damn well that Theo would not be leaving Avalyn's side until Mattheo got back.

Or ever for that matter.