Sabine didn't need time to think. Not about that. Even the merest touch of the thought she might not feel him sent a shudder through her and brought tears to her eyes. "I love him, Molly. God help me, I love him, and even if I never have him, I don't want to shut down the bond. Not even if it could be temporary." She would suffer a thousand years of celibacy and other discomforts before she'd lose a moment of connection with him.

It would have to be defenses, but they couldn't be arcane. Not and risk her other abilities being affected. Not and risk losing the touch of Scott's love on her heart forever.