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"No." He said sharply, grabbing his quivel. "You're pregnant and what he want's dead, your brother's dangerous, it's best you stay safe until I have his head."
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She recoiled slightly at his snap, just nodding
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"Just promise me you'll stay safe, okay?" He said in a much gentler tone, walking towards her before pressing a kiss to her head.
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"You stay safe too," He murmured, placing his hand on her stomach before turning and walking out.
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Gale went and got his horse, Adonis, before taking off in the direction told for her brother.
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Kayla went and got food, a guard on her heels everywhere she went. She tried dismissing them 3 times but they always persisted to be with her for protection. She was allowed to be alone in ehr room, at least, and decided to catch up on sleep before having to go to a council meeting.
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Gale started tracking in the woods, eventually finding a base.
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