She hesitated, uncertain about wandering far from the village. While she had spent time in the woods, hunting and riding before, this world was different. Strange things happened and there was little reason to doubt that there might be something lurking in the darkness.

"I'm not certain it's wise." She glanced out the window apprehensively. "How deep in the woods are the falls?"

She didn't want to be a coward. A Borgia never cowered, but she was wise enough to know her limitations. If there was something in the woods, she would not be able to fight it herself.