"Choo-choo!"
Steam billowed from the smoke funnels as the pistons began to pump, polluting the otherwise fresh air.
The first-class seats were luxurious velvet chaises, arranged in compartments where pairs of seats faced each other. A small table in the middle provided a divide between Lucy and me, and Cupcake and Evelyn.
My gaze drifted to the window, where the tall wall circling Velmora came into view, its gates already parting for the train.
'Creakkkkkk!'
With the gates open, the train's speed surged tenfold, carrying it out of Velmora.
The sun, having passed its peak, showered us with a soft golden glow. Evelyn was instantly asleep, but Cupcake's gaze remained fixed on me as if I'd sinned.
The way she tapped the armrest of the velvet chair told me she'd chew me alive once we reached Silver Bell.
It was just a kiss. Besides, she told me straight to my face that she didn't love me.
A small "Hmph!" escaped Lucy's lips, more a puff of air than a sound, as she looked away.
