Redsand Canyon I wanna have control

So they were getting married. The thought made him panic a little but he knew nothing would change between him and Aquene; to them, things would be the same and that was all that mattered. Mostly he hated that she was being forced. No matter how okay she seemed about it, he knew she didn't want this—not now and not because of an ultimatum. 

She looked forward to when he could make it up to her, and so did Kallik. The soldier touched his forehead to hers and let a smile curve his lips despite the heaviness of the situation. 

Eventually, Aquene changed the subject and asked how he was feeling. Tired and sore, he admitted gruffly. I didn't sleep much last night. I don't like sleeping alone. He had missed Aquene being next to him and having her to talk to until they fell asleep. His wounds hadn't been tended today either; he had been too distracted by his anger and fear. He was paying for that now.