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“Yes, the next town beckons.” He briefly examined her eye; it had begun healing already. “Sadly I couldn’t let you sleep longer. I have two horses outside; you can ride on the smaller of the two.” He grabbed his chest carefully, It was the only thing worth taking with him. Then opened the door, holding it for her to get out safely. Elle looked horrible, but today would be the worst of it. Alex wondered about her again, by all rights she should be dead right now yet lived. Now he was taking her with him, it was unanticipated but he felt somehow connected to Elle, although he couldn’t fathom why or how. All he knew was that she was an important part of the future, that’s what his instincts told him, and he had learned long ago to always trust his instincts.