"Wulfsen. I'm confused by what happened after the two of you left the hall. My daughter being thrown by a horse was none of the possibilities going through my mind."

"We got separated." Wulfsen said, unwilling to admit that he did not know what Sileas was doing on a horse.

"Separated. I see. We'll speak on this later, because I do not understand how two people who couldn't keep their hands off one another got separated." Shawn was not pleased and it showed in his expression.

"It was my fault, sir." Wulfsen said. He was the one who carried Sileas off in the first place.

"Are you saying you tried to force yourself on her?" Shawn demanded, his anger growing. He had trusted this man to be the one to protect Sileas for the rest of her life.

"No! I would never do that." Wulfsen said. "When we were in the Hall it was as if I couldn't control myself. .. When we got out here I was able to stop.Bai said, er." Wulfsen was very red. He was still ashamed of his behavior.

"Bai said...?" Shawn prodded.

"Shawn! Wulfsen!" Brie hissed, cutting Shawn off. "This is not the time or place."

"How are you feeling now?" Difyr asked Sileas.

"Aside from worried and guilt-ridden? Better," Sileas replied.

"Stop that." Difyr said.

Sileas arched an eyebrow. "Stop what?"

"Worrying, and feeling guilty." Difyr said.

"It's true though. I gave no thought to possible consequences. It was a bad decision."

Lek jogged over.

"Is Sileas okay? What can I do?"

Millie had always wanted to be closer friends with her cousin and this could be her chance. Yehudit was nowhere around, and perhaps as a married woman, Sileas would be interested in things other than exploring and adventuring. She inched closer to her aunt and cousin, but allowed space for Sileas to breathe. "Is there anything I can do to help?" she inquired.

Wulfsen handed Lek the torch.

"She will be." Wulfsen insisted.

"Of course she is," Brie agreed. Her attention went to Millie. "Come sit next to me, just being here will comfort her.

"I don't see any signs of bleeding." Difyr said. "But it would be better to get you inside where there's better light."

"Someone should carry her in," Brie Said. "Best for her not to walk until we're certain."

"If it doesn't hurt her to be picked up I'll carry her." Wulfsen said.

"Oh, I'll let you know if you hurt me," Sileas said, barely keeping herself from being short with him.

Wulfsen blinked. "If you prefer Lek..."

"No. I just meant if I felt any pain, I would let you know immediately."

Wulfsen sensed that Sileas was not happy with him and did not know why.

"Do you want me to carry you?" Wulfsen asked.