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I sets into trouble, while Atlas tries to rescue her I love therow older, they will continue to look out for one another, getting each other into and out of trouble

“You did well, Atlas What do I always tell you?”

“To help Rose Are you sure I shouldn’t have ratted her out and told Moives Rose the evil eye, like she’s the reason for all his proble for her

“No, your job is to rescue her when she needs your help”

“I do not need rescuing, ever,” Rose pouts

I bite my lip to hide my smile as I touch the tip of her nose “I know you don’t, but sometimes it’s nice to have the help of sos on your own, Rose, but just iine how much more you can do with the help of someone who loves you”

She thinks about it, and my words sink in

I pull the them as hard as I can

“Look out for one another Love one another Don’t rat each other out Don’t turn on each other Protect one another Can you both promise me that?”

“Yes, Dad,” they both say at the saht smiles

“Good”

“Do you have to leave again?” Atlas asks

“Not until you two fall asleep But yes, I have to go This is for the last tio anymore”

“I’ to sleep then That way, you won’t ever leave,” Rose says

I kiss her forehead as she yawns I’ pain medication and she’ll be asleep very soon