At such fear, his wife merely smiled. She cupped his cheek and kissed his lips softly.
"Fear will only kill us. If we're found, then we keep moving, south and south still. What purpose and good would it do for them to make chase? What can they gain except a couple of dead bodies? Maybe we should go to the plains, live outside of the Adelan government, or even in the steppe. Or the jungle? It is warm there two. Or even an island, far away from this place and protected by the sea? Anywhere.." she went on, eyes warmly seeking his. "Will be home with you."