I held my head up and walked over, trying to preserve as much dignity as possible, hooked my leg around his hip and wrapped my arms around his neck. Awkward! He took off with no warning into the trees and I swore heavily under my breath. As he pushed himself faster my gripped tightened. I wondered if this is how a bullet felt being shot of a gun. The wind whipped my face and I saw nothing but darkness. He ran as if he had nothing but the clothes on his back.

We arrived in the clearing a few minutes later. As I jumped down I let out a deep...