"No, Sage, you keep us safe. Not me..." She said, her voice trailing off sadly

Sage shook his head, reaching for her hand. "You're the only reason I'm still here," he pointed out softly.

"Why? I'm an emotional wreck who was saved by you from my bastard of a brother" She aid siply, a tear rolling down her face

Sage sat down on the edge of her bed. "You got me out of an abusive environment and got me to the hospital before I suffocated alone in a corner because of the smoke I was always around," he pointed out. "And you helped with your brother."

Amira shook her head

Sage let out a heavy breath. "You did," he noted simply. "You're special....we both have our demons but it doesn't make us who we are," he added

Amira's hands were shaking and she just sat there, her eyes now closed

Sage just moved to take her hands in his and press a kiss to her forehead. "You're worth it. All of it. Never forget it."

Amira just nodded

Sage moved to get Liz when she started whining, no doubt hungry by now, as was he. Very hungry. But he didn't want to leave Amira.