Tornedalians

"Alright."

He got up and let her get ready.

Marie got up and moved across the room to get herself ready.

Elijah watched her.

She changed her clothes and went into the bathroom to wash up.

He got dressed and ready to go out.

She came back into the room when she was ready.

He was waiting for her.

She walked to him.

He smiled at her.

Marie smiled taking his hand.

He held her hand.

She left the home with him.

He went with her, keeping her close.

She laid her head against his shoulder as they walked.

"I love you."

"I love you too."

He smiled, before knocking on the door of her mother's house.

Her mother opened the door after a few moments pulling them into her arms. "You're both alright! Thank gosh you're okay, where's Caleb and Laura?"

Elijah pulled away as soon as possible, since he hadn't been able to curb his thirst yet. "They are safe."

Her mother let him go and let out a breath. "Sorry there Elijah dear I was just very happy to see you both. Will they be coming?"

"Maybe later, when we left they were still asleep."

"Oh good good, so you're all safe and sound then?" she asked softly looking over them both as if checking for injuries.

Marie sighed softly. "Yes mother, we're alright."

"I'm sorry that I kept Marie last night, but I didn't want her walking home through the forest in the dark."

"I'm just glad she's alright."