He rushes to meet her and holds her close as she throws her arms around him. “I thought I’d lost you,” he mumbles into her hair, wanting nothing more than the revel in this moment that he’s found her, that she’s safe, but… there isn’t time. They have to go.
“We must go. I have to get you somewhere safe.” Because even in the sweetest of moments, he has to never forget his promise, his duty to protect her. And the middle of a battle isn’t safe. He releases his hold on her and tugs gently on her hand for her to follow him.
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