From last night until now, not a single step has been rested.
Yet she didn't feel the least bit tired; instead, she felt more awake as she walked.
With every moment's delay, her heart grew more anxious.
Gideon's pace was steady, his four hooves stepping over the fallen leaves.
The little female he carried on his back softly pressed her legs against his broad spine.
His nostrils gently flared, inhaling the faint fragrance emanating from her.
The scent was like wildflowers glistening with morning dew, mixed with the sweet freshness of sun-soaked grass.
He couldn't help but secretly flick the tip of his tail, the fluffy end lightly swaying behind him.
Luckily, he hadn't been foolish yesterday; had he listened to her few soft words and let her go...
Letting her break into this treacherous forest alone, he probably wouldn't sleep well for a lifetime.
Closing his eyes at night, all he'd see in his dreams would be the shadow of her being carried away by a wild beast.
