Kes couldn't have stopped him even if she's wanted to and her pride was hurt by his being unable to trust her. All those years of protecting him, of bruises and laughter, all for naught. He had a secret and have been able to tell her, but had told a perfect stranger as soon as meeting him.
She felt tears in her eyes and pushed them away. This wasn't the time to cry. She wanted to be alone.
There were many people in the forest heading her way and seemed surprised to see her. They were carrying much of their prpperty and called to her urgently. She couldn't understand their gambling, mostly because she wasn't listening though she was surprised by their appearance. There were men, women and children, as well as some livestock.
She told them where she wished to go but they refused to let her.
"A dragon's been seen. It'll destroy the village and eat everything."
She realised they must be taking about June.
"Don't be silly," she said. "He wouldn't do a thing like that."
They must have thought her simple, for they looked at her like she was mad.
"It's a dragon. That's what they DO. They bitten everything to the ground."
She pulled a face.
"So you're hiding in a forest from a dragon, who like to burn things," she said sardonically. "You realise that the forest would burn."
The villagers looked panicked and me tried to reassure them, saying he wouldn't do such a thing, when a man grabbed her arm. "We could sacrifice her to it," he speed, gripping her an painfully. "She said it will not hurt us let her prove it!"
There was only agreement with this and the man kicked Lupo as the cub tried to protect her.Kes kicked the man hard between the legs, causing him to let her go. She ran from him, Lupo at her heels shooting that she'd prove he wouldn't hurt anyone.
She was still angry at June, but these villagers had no right to be.
The village was degree when she entered it and she could see Jube flying  overhead with as much gave as a baby bird taking its first flight.
She was still frightened, but he had no right to be angry at her. "You come down here right now!" She screamed at the flying creature, not sure if he heard or if he would ignore her.