Sunbeam Lair a girl with kaleidoscope eyes

She wanted to shake her head, to to say she didn't want him, or Alarian, or any of the others risking themselves for her. But she couldn't feel herself able to speak. Korei's heart was filled with total warmth, and she just slowly moved toward Lennon, going against the side of his neck. "Don't die....promise me you won't...please Lennon, I can't...not again."

She looked up at the stars once more. And saw her favorite constellation. The one that held the most special place in her heart. "The Big Dipper" she whispered. "I...I taught her that one."