Rider waited patiently, expecting an attack as well - but nothing. At least not yet. He waited longer, looking out into the forest, into the dark. His eyes narrowed, he did indeed sense something.

"We're not alone. Something's here," he warned.

He nearly reached up, he nearly grabbed her to tuck her behind him. But he resisted. At least for the moment. "Out in the trees. Something knows we're out here."

Rider reached for the hilt of his sword and gripped it tight, ready to draw it at any given second.