Lara stood beneath a tree by the stables. The small river nearby babbled softly, its gentle flow always managing to calm her.
The sky stretched wide and blue above her, and the air carried a crisp coolness that made her chest feel lighter.
But she still felt sad. She missed her mother. Her mother always knew how to make her feel better.
Lara was sure Selene had tricked Thornak somehow, but that didn't stop the pain of seeing the
Her fingers grazed the sleeve of Thornak's shirt draped over her gown. His scent clung to it, and she inhaled deeply, letting it calm her further.
From the path, Seralyn appeared, her laughter already dancing through the air.
"My lady, we must go now," she said, though her tone carried more mischief than urgency.
"Oh no," Lara protested, shaking her head. "I want to stay a little longer. You go on ahead, I'll catch up."
Seralyn giggled, rolling her eyes.
