Third Person's POV
Arlene naturally knew all of this.
Yet despite the importance of their destination, her attention was repeatedly drawn toward the thought of Ethan walking beside her party.
'Eryndor chose to join us instead of Brother Erius...'
A faint smile threatened to appear on her face.
She quickly suppressed it and composed herself.
'That's why I'm happy.'
At least, that was what she told herself.
There was certainly nothing else behind her happiness.
The party continued through the snowy landscape, with Arlene and Edhan walking side by side at the front.
Reed and Pebba followed behind them, while Ethan and the two women remained farther back.
In reality, Ethan was the final person in their formation.
The arrangement had been deliberate.
