"Careful. Watch your steps" Nigel said swatting at insects and the leaves in their way. The sound of dried leaves and branches crunching under their feet, filled the air as they made their way out of the thick forest. He could have used a few more days to convince her to stay. Or maybe trust him enough to tell him why she wanted to leave so badly but he didn't want to force her to do anything. Beverly might have been right about Bella having scars. There was a moment when he could smell fear coming from her and he'd tried his best to not demand she tell him everything. He didn't want to know what had happened but at the same time, he wanted to know if other people were involved and if they were still alive so he could handle them personally. He flexed his fingers and tightened his hold on
