the next day

Elinor 's POV

I woke up to something strong around my neck I opened my eyes to find Kaiden's hand around me as if I was going to run away at any moment I smiled and tried to take his hand to get up but he was holding hard

" Kayden," I whispered trying to wake him up

" what ??" He answered me in a half-awake voice

"Can you leave me?"

“Never.” He answered me, tightening his hug even more. I let out a slight moan of pain from yesterday's injuries

"Are you okay? I'm sorry I didn't mean" He moved away from me and looked...