She was a little surprised by the tone of his voice. He didn't want her to give up, she saw that now.
Abby had never let herself be so vulnerable before, anyone see this side of her. She knew she'd be embarrassed about it later and try to pretend it didn't happen at all. But in the moment she couldn't help herself and hugged him tighter. "I hope not." Her temple rest against his shoulder. "Because I'd hate to have to come after you and drag you back."
Abby would do it to. Whatever was necessary she'd do to bring him or King back. The determination was coming back. "Nah, never had much of a family, don't know what we are but it's better than family." she looked up at him, her eyes red rimmed from crying but her face was filled with honesty. "There's only one other person I've ever trusted with my life. He's not here right now."
Abby took a deep breath and gathered herself. "Guess I need to start filling you in then, huh?" Her hand raked through her hair and she sighed. "I'm a mess."