Aiden sat quietly at Arwen's bedside when she stirred in her sleep. Her little movement jolted him awake immediately. "Moon," he called softly, reaching out to gently hold her hands.
Arwen's lashes fluttered a little before she slowly opened her eyes. "Aiden," she murmured, her voice soft as she noticed him sitting there. Her gaze then slowly shifted around the room. "What are we doing here again? Didn't we leave earlier?"
Aiden paused at her question before replying, "You collapsed on the way so, I had to bring you back."
"I collapsed?" she asked, her tone filled with surprise. "How?"
Aiden frowned, his guilt shadowing his face. Knowing he was responsible, he avoided her gaze. Keeping his focus on the hand he held, he said, "I am sorry. I shouldn't have brought the past up. I didn't know …"
