Serena looked at him as little shocked when he said that he loved her. She could feel it in the pit of her stomach that he felt just that. She laughed a little when she said that he was insane at times and looked at him, "Apparently, I might go insane because of this bond too... Sounds like we are a perfect pair," She bit her lip, "I chose the bond..." She said quietly, "I did not understand all what they told me... but I chose it because I can help you with it and I want to help you."

She leaned into him as he wrapped his arms around her waist, enjoying being close to him. She looked at him when he mentioned his idea and started to shake her head, "Both of those need you to use spirit... I do not want to feed... the darkness."

She wasn't sure if she would have said no before she could see and feel the darkness. Now that she could though, she couldn't let him do that to himself, especially for her. She placed her hand on his cheek, "I am happy... That you want to do that for me... But I cannot let you..."

She rested her head against him, "This is something I need to get over myself... and I might one day..." She looked at him, "I can try my best to protect you and.... You can stake Strigoi quite well," She smiled softly. Yes, said Strigoi had been Anna but he had done everything perfectly. She brushed his hair out of his face, "I am very proud of my student."