When Cassian shouted at you, you knew that you should be scared; not scared of Cassian but scared of whatever made him yell towards you. You had never heard him sound so stern, so demanding before, you couldn't help but listen and obey. You hated being weak, hated needing protection but when there was danger that you would end up as a liability, you had to just sit back and accept what was occurring around you.

He had pushed you behind him and told you to keep your head down. You obliged. All you could hear was thuds and screams until Cassian let out a deep sigh before resting a gentle hand on your shoulder. You peered up to the Illyrian whose chest heaved, bloodshed laying in his wake.

Neither of you knew what led to them attacking your home, who had sent them, what they wanted or if there would be more to follow but you were just glad to be alive and that the both of you were safe.

"Are you okay?" Cassian asked, crouching down before you.

You nodded your head, your body shaking from fear and uncertainty that came from the attack upon the one place that was meant to remain safe through all time.

"No one is ever going to hurt you."

You didn't know if his words were to reassure you or himself, but you believed him, you always believed that he would protect you. No matter what dangers came, Cassian was capable of keeping you safe and you couldn't express your gratitude to him for that.

"Why were they here?" You asked.

Cassian shook his head. Enemies were always prevalent. Whether they were out to hurt Cassian himself for his own actions or simply for who he was, or whether it was due to his role in Rhysand's inner circle, there was never a shortage of someone out there wanting to hurt him or you. That was something you had to face when you fell in love with him, but you loved him far more than you feared the dangers that were thrown at you.

"I will find out, don't you worry about that," he stated. "But for now, I'm just glad you are safe."

You happily leant into his arms, letting his arms wrap around you to offer you both a moment of comfort before you both knew he would be planning how to retaliate to such an attack.

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Written by Charlotte