"I'm not just gonna hide, while you're taking all the risks for me." Reiko stated. "I am a priestess. I should be fighting with everyone. I'm the Vampire Priestess!"
Edward stared at her, wrestling with anger and sorrow. "I know you are strong, Reiko. But Raphael wants you and the other priestesses dead. I have to protect you. Jacob is protecting Kuri, and Sam is protecting Mana. In their own way."
"But they are going to fight!" Reiko protested. "I should fight too!"
Edward hugged her. "No. Please no. I cannot lose you."
Reiko softened. "Alright. I won't fight. I'm sorry."
"It will all be okay." Edward said. "The wolves and my family will finish off the Raven Mockers and Raphael."
"I'll agree to hide on one condition." Reiko said. "If my sister needs me for a ceremony to stop this evil, you must step aside and let me go."
Edward struggled for a few minutes, then nodded. "I promise."
"Then we will hide together." Reiko said. "You can protect me, and I can protect you."
Edward chuckled. "Alright then, little priestess."
Reiko pouted, glaring at him, muttering. "Not little..."
Edward hugged her closed. "There's no need to worry. I'm here. I'll always be here."