"Always." So many things would stay left unsaid between them, but despite that, there was the smallest of smiles at what he had said. One that threatened to crest tears in her eyes, that she held them back for both of their sakes. She offered no resistance as he rose, directing her back to the bed, hoping that somehow revealing the truth had eased some of his fears. As he went to remove his boots, she slipped under the covers again, and shifted underneath them carefully before he would return.

By the time her movements had quieted, she had pushed her back up against the wall of the cabin, making room for him in the bed. With her head resting comfortably on the pillow, the covers revealed her bare neck and shoulders -- while she looked up and him, and waited.

Just for one more night, they could forget about what loomed outside of this room.

Just one more night...