When I finally left Church, Paige was waiting in the hallway and she looked at me. “It happened.” I said and she nodded. “You voted.” She said. “We did.” I said as she took a breath. “What did you decide?” She asked and I looked into her eyes. “We're going after the Black Reapers.” I said and she closed her eyes briefly. “I knew you were going to say that.” She said. “We can't keep waiting.” I said. “I understand.” She said as her voice was soft. “I just don't want to lose you.” She added as I stepped closer. “You won't.” I said. “You can't promise that.” She said. “No.” I said. I admitted it because I wasn't going to lie to her. “I can't promise nothing will happen.” I said and her eyes searched mine. “But I can promise I'm not going into this carelessly.” I added. “That

