Lois missed her steps but got her footing, grabbing a branch. She kept herself steady, then continued walking. She needed to get to Rhane before he got Jenna's veil and tried to return. Though it didn't scare Lois, both ways he wouldn't be having Jenna. Even if he returned, Rhane would be met with the council giving him the sad news of his disqualification.
Which was why Lois decided to go and meet him first. This was love, Lois told herself repeatedly as she threaded through the slippery high mountains. Putting Rhane before her own safety— he was not going to see it now, but eventually. Rhane wasn't like other men; he was smart and could understand things this simple.