*Kryzen*

I held Briella’s hand tightly as we made our way through the trees. It was very chilly, so I couldn’t keep myself from wrapping an arm around Briella’s shoulder as we walked. I frowned with concern when I felt her shiver against me.

“We’re never going to reach the mountain if we walk like this,” she quipped.

“You’re cold,” I said simply, shrugging slightly and resisting the urge to roll my eyes at her dramatics. “We’re still walking ...