Together, Raven and Hawk convinced Charity to journey to their home with them. It was not too difficult, as she really had nothing left here amongst the ruins of the settlement. They had been nothing but kind to her, and she knew that although it was possible to survive on her own, it was not preferred, nor was it prudent. The other tribe could come back looking for her, if it was indeed them that had destroyed the settlement. Even if it were not, another marauding tribe could come, and she would be at their mercy. There was also the factor of loneliness. She was not used to living without anyone nearby, even though she lived alone, and she did not desire to be without companionship. She took a last look at what had been her home, then squared her shoulders, and followed the young men away from the dreary sight. They moved back towards the place that they had camped the night before, as it was growing too late to journey back to their own home that night.
As they bedded down for the night, Hawk took first watch, and Raven lay down beside Charity, for even though she was clothed now, the night air was still quite chilled, and she was shivering. He let her get comfortable, then without a word, slipped behind her, settling her against his muscular chest, his arms wrapped tightly around her. They lay in silence for a bit, and then he felt her body shake slightly, and he realized she was weeping soundlessly. Gently, he moved his arms, urging her to turn to face him, which she reluctantly did. She buried her face in his chest, and her tears fell like rain. He could feel how tense her body was with the force of her crying, and he rubbed his hands over her back, trying to soothe her. She clung to him fiercely, her pain a tangible thing in the stillness of the cave. He murmured wordlessly to her, crooning soft words until he felt her shoulders gradually stop shaking. She lay in his arms, exhausted, resting her face against his body.
Having her turned to face him, had quite an effect on Raven's body. Her soft breasts pressing against his chest, and the warmth of her thighs touching his, even through her clothing, began to arouse him. He could not stop himself from pulling her just a bit closer to him, wishing that she were still unclothed. He felt his cock rising, and groaned inwardly. He would never take advantage of her, but he did want her very badly. He wanted to show her love-making was wonderful, not the horrific experience she had had with the other men. He wanted to gently and lovingly help her to become a woman, along with Hawk's assistance. The thought of the two of them tangled together, their mouths sharing his shaft, made him stir even more. His imagination soared with the thoughts of all the different combinations the three of them could share. How they could pleasure her!