Archer stopped, then slowly let Hailey down, his hands taking care to rest her head on the large tree. It was still a long way from the pack, and it was almost past midnight already. The moon was high up, and he knew with the heat and all the injuries, it would make it more uncomfortable for her.
There was a small body of clear running water, and he fetched some on his hands, then washed her face with it. She stirred a little, and he promptly went back, then came to her again, and washed her face even more.
She gave a small grunt, then moved her face. He let her fall onto his palm, and her eyes slowly opened, her lips parting in disbelief.
"Ar...Archer?"
He nodded gently. "How do you feel?"
She swallowed, and without a word, pushed further, wrapping her hands around his neck, her body
