"Well, she isn't alone in the not wanting a family. But this place doesn't give us much of a choice." He frowns when she mentions Cold. At the mention of Cold being a father in the breach. He has never thought that Cold wanted to be one. Not with how things were with Lewis. He grits his teeth. Part of him wants to tell her to back off, to protect Cold from any memories. But it is too late now.

And part of him is happy. The part that had been Rose's big brother is happy that she still cares. And furious that Tris implied he might hurt her.

He turns to look around the room, it is easier than to face Tris and all the complicated emotions. "Don't worry." He finally admits. He has no plans to hurt Rosethorn.