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Elliot was right. His family mattered to him more than his life. But so did Elliot. It was selfish of him, but he wanted to have both for as long as he could. He had to be careful. Alex took Elliot's hand and stepped off the horse. Both of them were well trained; they stayed nearby, waiting for the chance to continue the ride. Hilda munched on some wildflowers while she waited for the two lovebirds to finish what they were doing.

"I won't let us be discovered. It's selfish of me, but I can't forget you so easily." He gave El the warmest, sunshine smile he could.