Heart could feel herself regaining consciousness, the chills of her memories fading as she silently took stock of everything around her. She sensed the runes holding strong, smelt the embers of the dying fire, heard the heat beats of the others resting, but it was the vibrations that tremored through her frame that made a smile paint her lips. Who knew Xutag snored so loudly? Sitting up slowly, she couldn’t help but stare. He was such a large man, yet seeing him sitting all hunched over, axe in hand, was a picture of pure sweetness. Not wanting to wake him up, she tried to stand, letting out the faintest whimper.
“Where do you think you’re going?” Xutag asked, arm snug but gentle against her waist. Instantly she let him take her weight.
“I was going to get some food, I didn’t want to wak
