She woke up screaming. Before he could think about what he was doing he was cradling her in strong arms, whispering soft words in her hair. He never thought he could be a source of comfort to anyone but as he watched her gasp in a panic, describing horrible images even worse than watching his tribe get massacred so long ago he knew just what to say and what to do.
Her sobs died in the back of her throat, misty eyes pressed shut against his bare chest. It was then it became his silent resolve to always protect her from pain. "I lost you." she shuddered between ragged gasps. "I lost you." she repeated brokenly as Koga tightened his grip. 'That will never happen.'