Okay, Elizabeth, in response to your suggestion, I've added the following paragraph to that section.
“Hey, I’m okay,” she said, wrapping her arms back around him when she realized how shaken he still was. “I’m right here and I’m not going anywhere.” God, she hoped she was telling the truth. In response to that thought, she tightened her hold on him and closed her eyes, sending a brief prayer heavenwards on the off chance that someone was listening. When she finally felt him relax against her, she released him.
Hope that satisfies your concerns.
ML
