Sleepy Fox Hollow Run for your life, little girl

Alarian couldn't keep track of all the hurt he was feeling right now; he was an aching mass of pain, intensified when both of the others began to lick his wounds. But he didn't make any sound of protest. The boy pressed his nose first to Korei's cheek, then Lennon's.
I'm sorry I left. He rasped, tone full of regret. Maybe this wouldn't have happened if I...
Ali paused, swallowing hard and then gasping slightly at the pain in his side from the movement. Any movement of his chest, including breathing and talking, made the wounds feel on fire.
I won't leave again. The boy asserted, curling closer to Lennon (but making sure to avoid both their wounds).