"I love you too!" I got up and immediately engulfed them in a hug. One that they returned eagerly. I always feared how they would respond to the news. To know that they were fine, more than fine, was such a heavy weight lifted off my shoulders. There was no comparison to them and Uther. We separated and I looked at them, suddenly becoming serious. "I-I want to ward the house. And make necklaces that will protect you."