At his words, Cassie sighed and leaned down to press a light kiss to his forehead. "I wouldn't think you were a wuss. And if you are sick enough to think I'm my horse then you are too sick to go for a walk." And of course now she felt guilty for how much enjoyment she'd been having his expense.

"Think you walk if I get you up?" Cassie was strong but she didn't know if she'd be able to carry him all the way to their hut, much less the Compound if he really needed medical attention.