I Never Hated You
“And when I do, I’m going to need some help from my friends. Which is going to be pretty much you, ’cause I haven’t got any others.”
Alex frowned at him, then slowly nodded. “Yeah. Okay. When it goes to hell and you need a friend, you’ve got one. But…” He stepped closer, chores forgotten again. “Elise talked to me about it. She said you’re not a pet. She said you’re one of the wild animals and it’s our job to help you get better and then get you back out where you belong. I know she’s right. And if you go out and get hurt again, then we’ll help you get better again. But, Lucas, don’t make me watch. I don’t like watching the animals when they leave here, and I don’t want to watch you, either.
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