Tarzan didn't even glance at him. His focus remained entirely on Lena. "Can you stand?" he murmured, his voice dropping onto a softer tone for her. Lena nodded weakly against his chest, her fingers curling into the fabric of his shirt. He helped her up slowly, one hand settling on the curve of her waist, the other cradling her elbow gently. She wobbled slightly, her ankle still protesting, and without hesitation, he pulled her closer, her body flush against his side. "I've got you," he said quietly, his breath warm against her temple. She looked up at him. Tarzan had expected a tearful or sad look, instead, a smile curved her lips. "Thanks for coming to my rescue…" She let out a breathy laugh, shaking her head. "This is so embarrassing. They all saw that fall." The old Lena would have spiraled. Would have felt the hot sting of tears, that crushing weight of humiliation. But this time, she laughed at her own clumsiness. Tarzan smiled back, and relieved she handled it better
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