Silvertip Mountain I wonder if I've been changed in the night

I'm not afraid to die, she assured him. But— she paused, unsure if she should speak her fear out loud. It might tempt fate and bring about what she prayed wouldn't happen. She had already started speaking, though, and she didn't like to keep things from the bear king. I'm afraid of you or Ave's dying, she said quietly, as if it would keep the words from fate's ears. What would become of Ursus then?