Every touch, every brush of his skin held her together, as though he were a strong thread pulled through her. So long as she remained on her feet and drew breath, she could make herself believe that she would return to this. She leaned into his touch, letting out a soft sigh as he kissed her brow.

Even if she stayed with the others, she knew how easily the forest could shift and change. It was possible that if she fell asleep, she could wake up alone. "I will stay with them." For as much as was in her control. "It should only take a few days. I won't take any unnecessary risks, I won't wander off and I will have a care whatever I do."