I bristled, but I couldn’t afford to be picky. “I won’t be a burden,” I promised, meeting his gaze with as much resolve as I could muster. “I just need a place to hide until I can figure out my next move.”

He studied me for a long moment, his expression unreadable. Then, with a curt nod, he turned and began moving through the trees. “Keep up,” he muttered over his shoulder, not bothering to slow down.