TheClosetKidnapper

Ryder I do the same, glancing back at the house.

Ryder I study her before looking down as well, matching her smile.

Ryder I flash a smile back and hesitate before moving closer.

Ryder I nod, studying her, "I won't let anything happen to us."

Ryder I study her, "Worse comes to worse, I'll distract them. We won't be seen though, Val. I know that place like the back of my hand and I know ...

Ryder I take her hand, "No one will see us. We'll go at night."

Ryder I study her, "Why not?"

Ryder I think, "What if we snuck back at night... took whatever's leftover from that day?"

Ryder I glance up at her, "What are we going to do about food?"

Ryder I nod again and look down, running my hand through the creek.

Ryder I nod and study her, "Anywhere else?"

Ryder I'm careful around her nose, noticing her pain, and stop as soon as I think I've covered everything.

Ryder I apologize and be as gentle as I can.

Ryder I dampen the cloth and bring it up to her face, hesitating before cleaning off the dried blood.

Ryder I lead her to where I hear slight rushing water, finding a small system of water. Dropping beside it, I test it by taking a sip. Not finding anything ...