we need them to feel comfortable with us so that we can continue seeing them in boston . all he could see was the black cavern . i know you wo n't , but please yell if you need me . '' he sat on her chest and closed his eyes , looking like a regular cat simply enjoying a sleep with its owner . `` rand , '' his name poured from her in a lung-deflating whisper . i vow to you today that by my very own blood , i will protect you . 