C304 PLEASE, JUST PUT ME DOWN

"Please, just put me down now. I can walk. I really can," Aria said.

She was bouncing in Damon’s arms as he ran through the woods. Her leg hurt a lot, but she felt shy being held so close to him.

"Be quiet, Aria," Damon grumbled. He didn't sound mean, just tired. "If I put you down, you will trip. Then the bad guys will catch us. Do you want that?"

"No," Aria whispered