"We've got better armor. We've got better training. We've got the full weight of the family at our back. And you've got me." And there's nothing he's not willing to do to keep Locus safe. Keep him happy.

He leaned down, pressing his lips to Locus' forehead, lips barely brushing his skin.

"You are mine. And you- you are worth everything." All of his hawks were. Especially Locus. "You will not lose me."