We walked a block away to the SUV and Keith related the directions to Pete who would be driving. We slid into the backseat, and Keith put his arm around me. I rested my head on his shoulder. He gently took my injured hand in his and stroked it with his thumb.

"Of all days to get injured, it had to be today," I sighed.

"I know, I'm just glad you're ok, honey. I was scared back there, when I saw you struggling with Landow…" he broke off, kissing the top of my head.

I moved closer to him."Me too. He was really strong…it took a lot to fight him off. Thanks for throwing him off and helping me out."

"Anytime, sweetheart. You handled it so well, Mandy. I just can't believe...I was less than five feet away from you, and yet I couldn't get to you until it was almost too late." He blinked back tears causing my heart to skip a beat. He loves me so much. I really hope we make it to our wedding; I've never wanted nothing more. All I want today is to marry him. I hugged him. "It was in the middle of a firefight, honey. I didn't even see him come from the side. I should've been watching better."

He bit his lip. "I should've too."