Now that he had her in his arms he did not want to let her go. Even when she pulled back some he did not want to let her out of his arms. But she was right. He needed sleep and she probably did to. So with a great reluctance he let her go, but he went to his bed roll and brought it over to where hers was and laid it down. Much like Lotharn and Pegawen. With his mind and body abuzz with this new hope and the future looking bright, he was now more relaxed and even though his heart was still racing he could put his mind at rest for the night. As he laid down he reached over and caressed the bracelet she had given him. It was now the most precious thing that he owned. More then ever now, he was determined to find that wizard if he still lived or his notes, his research so Timberlane could recreate the potion. He would not have her give up her immortality for him, nor did he want her to watch as he grew old and died. If it was possible to live as long as her, he would do it.<br/><br/>Lotharn chuckled as he saw what went on. The others would be surprised in the morning to find them laying next to each other. He knew Timberlane had been worried, but now Lotharn did not think he would have to. Before Pegawen went back to her meditation, he gave her a kiss and rose to walk about. The feeling of being watched was now gone and he wondered what it had been. He could only guess it had to be some animal that had been attracted to the light of the campfire and had stood in the shadows watching.<br/><br/>Thorgan's father had flown back to his kingdowm by a giant Eagle and his retrain, would follow on horse back and arrive in a few day. Once back he ordered his best company of warriors to ride forth to try and beat the Orcs to the Northern Pass and the fortress there. Four hundred men, heavily armed, to see that his son did not meet an army of Orcs alone with just a few comrades. If his son was determined to recover the key stones and later brave the Valley of the Undead. He would support him. He thought of the future, when Thorgan would take the throne. If he was successful, then he would have the loyalty and respect of all in the Kingdom. He would be a great king.