Elijah snorted, breath visible in the chilly winter air. The deer he had hunted would have lasted at least two weeks, if not for you.

He forced himself to push such thoughts from his mind. But it was hard, especially when you were always with him.

"I'll hunt more," he mumbled, trying his best to maintain his distance. Even though he would be lost without you, he still wanted to be free. You were too much of a burden for him to bear.