“Ashleigh!” Caleb shouted, rushing to her side.
Ashleigh took deep breaths as she tried to steady herself. Caleb grabbed her shoulders and turned her to look at him, his concern evident in his eyes.
“Are you all right? Are you hurt?” he asked quickly.
Ashleigh took one last deep breath and looked up at her husband, his fear and worry making her heart ache.
“I’m ok,” she said. “I’m ok.”
Her eyes glanced around them; they were almost at the gate now. Fiona and the Crag wolves had joined them in the last group.
Though none of them asked, they all gave her a variety of concerned expressions.
“Really,” she said. “I’m fine.”
Fiona raised an eyebrow but said nothing. Instead, she cleared her throat and encouraged the others to move quickly up the path, allowing some privacy for Caleb and Ashleigh.
Caleb gave her shoulders a gentle squeeze, drawing her attention.
“What happened?” he asked. “Are you really ok?
Ashleigh nodded.
