Roxanna took Cyrus's wish to leave very seriously. After all, people at their lowest point often make choices they regret later.
"Don't worry, we'll take turns guarding the door," Zeir said. He tried to calm her after hearing about Cyrus. "I'll ask the others to watch the back door too."
Roxanna bit her lower lip. Every now and then, she turned to glance at their hut behind them. "What if he turns into a little bird and flies away?" she asked, her voice full of worry. "You might not be able to catch him if he escapes."
[And I won't let anyone shoot him either,] she thought. [What should I do? Why can't I think of anything to make him stay?]
"He hasn't run away yet, so how about we just try our best for now?" Zeir reassured her. "And I'll also do my best to stop him from escaping."
But saying it was easier than doing it. Even though Zeir and the others would try their best to stop Cyrus from leaving, as long as Cyrus wanted to go, he would definitely find another way.
