Lost Creek Hollow espu[m]a

Away? 

He shifted, slinging his arm over her to pull her against him. Why did she need to leave? Crowfeather felt his heart beat quicken. He thought of Germanicus who had promised to return and never had. He had left without looking back. While he knew that the beautiful girl beside him would not behave in this way, his fears would not let him think rationally. 

No-No. Don’t go, his voice cracked with desperation. The hold of his arm tightened on her figure. He could smell her stronger. Silvertongue’s warmth had filled the room and his senses. He felt his stomach stir. 

Stay here. Stay with me. Please don’t leave me.