Before the First Snow

I'm scared more than anyone else. If I can't remember anyone or lose the ability to take care of myself one day, I might as well die early. At least in his memory, he won't remember me as a lunatic.

Right then, Tristan put his arms around me and tightened it. His voice was as gentle as always, “No, Valerie, I will be with you. I will not let Autumn leave you. No matter what, we will be fine.”