[color=00aeef][i]Because I didn't want him anywhere near you when I was so far away,[/i][/color] the answer popped into Adrian's head instantaneously. But he didn't say it out loud. The memory of the kiss he shared with Alessandra months ago popped into his head. He sighed. He would need to get his thoughts in order. He continued riding back to the castle in silence. When they were almost there, he spoke again. [color=00aeef]"Just stay by my side,"[/color] was all he said. He alit, handed Rean the reigns and returned to the castle.