***Damian's POV*** She was so light it was scary to a degree, she was so slender that carrying her I really began to worry about her, but I had also seen signs of her actual strength, so there was that to balance my worries. I hated that I had to hurt her more getting her boot off, but one quick move rather than trying to prolonging it trying to be gentle when it wouldn't work seemed the smarter move. Even hurting, I felt how quickly she recovered enough to unclench her hands from my shoulders, seems she always puts others ahead of herself. "Talk to me Nicole, ask me anything, I'll answer. I'd like for you to get to know me, and get to know you better as well." I said looking back at her as we all started hiking again, I needed a distraction from the feel of her against me

