Ethan opens the door shortly after the knock comes, and his mouth parts at the sight of her. His gaze drifts over her for a moment, knowing intimately how much she has struggled to adjust as a vampire (and who can blame her? there is so much to adjust to, so much to wrestle with.

he knows intimately having a beast inside of him how strong the hunger and violence can feel).

"Cami." Her name is not said as a question but a statement, and he reaches out. His hand slides around her wrist as he tugs her inside without another word, without asking if she's okay, somehow sensing inherently that she is not.