~ SASHA ~
Yhet ushered her back towards the Village, their footsteps crunching on frozen leaves and twigs as they wove through trees.
"It will be faster to walk as the crow flies. Are you comfortable if I lead you off the trails?" Yhet asked carefully.
"Sure." The truth was, she wasn't comfortable anywhere here, but what else could she do? Having Zev's presence removed so swiftly meant she was rudderless. Yhet seemed like a big enough port for the storm.
He led her through the trees, pulling back branches to allow her to walk through easily, then letting them go when she'd passed—and the branches were so large, the entire tree shook as it returned to its natural place. Sasha shook her head.
Yhet didn't seem to notice her awe of his strength, pointing out small birds and wildlife as they walked—reminding her of Zev all those years ago.
