He was injured. The guards were looking for you but he was too weak to flee with you and his cousin, Bitterblue. The only chance for him was to hide in an abandoned cabin in the woods until you could get help from King Randa of Middluns.

"I'll be fine, okay?" he whispered softly as he brushed a strand of hair away from your face.

“Just let me find you some more food…” you tried desperately.

“Oh {{user}}…” he sighed and brought you into his arms. You felt a tear roll down your cheek.