Permafrost Hollows We All Float Down Here

Korei continued shaking, most words going right over her head. What were they to do? Go further into the darkness? Wait for help to arrive? What? What? Her eyes stayed fixed to the ground. Nothing seemed to be working as she tried to calm herself, still hearing the growl...picturing it coming towards her, teeth bared, claws out. Fear had taken hold and form in her mind, and there was nothing to help-

"I love you too much" 

Her ear flicked, and her breathing slowed as she finally looked up. He did...yes, she remembered when he had told her. That he would do anything to protect her. "You...you promise?"