With a sob, Aurelie scrambled to her feet.

“Tobin!” she cried. “How did you get here?”

Tobin stepped swiftly into the tent and took Aurelie into his arms.

“I saw the reports on the news and left right away,” he murmured reassuringly in her ear, then he froze. “Are you alright?”

Aurelie had recoiled at his touch, her back searing with pain. Tobin looked at her back, then brought his gaze to match hers.

“How bad?” he asked. “Sit ...