Moana turned on him, desperation, stubbornness and annoyance flaring in her large dark brown eyes. "Because it might hurt them. I am not going to take anyone else to their deaths when I can't promise they'll be safe. It's my job to protect people and I know that this isn't my village but the people here are my family and I won't let them get hurt."

She inhaled a staggering breath as she stood facing Baze, her chin held defiantly high.