Sleepy Fox Hollow v. i'm loving your light, vulnerable

For a second he swore he heard Melitele whispering in his ear, coaxing him to lay his loyalty down for her right there. Or was it Huldra trying to play games? The moment of suspicion grew and though her words hurt his heart he knew he couldn't just follow after her unless he was certain that there was something about her worth staying for. He glanced down and cleared his throat, bowing in a more serious manner and offering a more stoic smile "I believe you'll be fine on your own Rhælla. You are a queen after all. Stay safe not everyone is a white knight" he said with a slight softening and a humorous flash of his teeth.  At that he turned and stalked off as fast as he could without seeming like he was running away. All the while he worried that she would get lost or hurt herself.