“No.” Erick looked down at the top of Noah"s head then back to her. “I think he needs to be punished for touching what is mine. I think you need to help me.”
“I won"t do that.” A glint of light off his blade reminded her the sun was coming up behind her and she could see where she was going now. She didn"t want to take her eyes off him, but she needed to get closer to distract him enough that Noah could get free, if he could do it safely. She pulled her hands out of her pockets. Not falling was more important than being a little cold. She stepped to the side, moving in front of Noah as she tried to get around the large pillar holding up the roof so there was nothing between her and Erick. The idea made her shudder, but she couldn"t let her fear or distaste for Erick get Noah hurt. She hop
