Our little secret

Previously

…They ran, side-by-side, their hearts pounding in unison, their flight fueled by the adrenaline of the chase and the burgeoning understanding that they were far from alone in this fight. The shadow of the sorcerer still loomed, but for the first time, Anya felt the stirrings of a fierce, protective anger replacing her fear. He had dared to hunt them in her woods, to threaten Kael, and to trespass upon the peace of her people. And they would not yield. Their secret, and their burgeoning love, were worth fighting for. The chase was far from over, but for now, they had escaped the immediate grasp of the shadow.