"I'm sorry," he said. "God, I'm so sorry."
In his arms, she took several deep breaths and managed to calm the shaking. After a moment, she stepped away from him and sat on the bed.
Deucalion knelt in front of her and cupped her cheek. "That won't happen again. He won't touch you." His kiss was hard on her forehead as he stood up and went to the closet.
"Where are you going?" she asked.
"To get Zack and the others to run the woods."
"No!"
He came out, pulling a shirt over his head. "Allison-,"
Shooting up, she flung herself on him. "Don't leave me alone. Please, don't leave me."
She could tell he was surprised at first at her declaration of needing him, but then he got over it and wrapped his arms around her. "Okay. I won't. I promise. Why don't you get dressed and come with me? Thi
