Sheena did have a lot on her mind, yes. She also had a heavy dose of fear coursing through her. Fear of failure, fear of abandonment, fear of losing those she cared about...

And this time, she doubted her usual headstrong ways wouldn't get her out of it.

Feeling Albel's hand take hers, she slowed her steps and did something that probably not only surprised him--but shocked the hell out of her as well.

She placed her head on his shoulder, seeking silent comfort.