It was comforting to know he would stay by her side whatever the circumstances, be they a lady and her knight or simply man and woman.
But no matter what they were to each other, Kent would still risk his life to protect her, and she was still scared to lose him were he reckless in doing so.
She sat in their tent, his head resting in her lap as he slept. Today was only a blow to the head and a few cuts, but tomorrow it could be worse.
Lyn closed her eyes, lightly tracing the contours of his face, fingers lingering on his cheek. You may be my knight, and I may be your lady, but please...for once, I wish you would let me protect you.
Kent shifted closer to her in his sleep, and she smiled.