“Ashleigh!”
His voice sent a jolt of energy and warmth to her heart.
She wanted to call back to him, but she could only muffle a scream.
He rushed to her side, sliding into the dirt and leaves to reach her.
“Ashleigh!” Caleb cried out as he saw the state that she was in.
His eyes were filled with concern and fear. He tore at the roots with his hands, but they would not budge.
“I’ll get you out,” he whispered, leaning close and looking into her eyes. “I promise I won’t let anything happen to you!”
He kissed the top of her head and then leaned back. He fumbled to pull up his sword.
“Don’t move,” he whispered as he lined it up to cut the root wrapped at her mouth.
Ashleigh closed her eyes as Caleb took a measured swing. Luckily, the root fell away immediately.
Ashleigh took in a deep gasping breath. Her lungs burned with need.
Caleb put his hands on her face with a joyful laugh.
“Thank the Goddess,” he whispered, leaning down and kissing her.
