Freya‘s pov.

"We're almost there," I said with a wide grin.

Arius snorted behind me. "You said that three hours ago."

I turned around on my saddle to face him, pouting dramatically. "But this time, I really mean it."

His laugh was rare, but when it came, it was deep and genuine. It made my chest flutter. "Do you ever stop talking?"

"Are you mocking me?" I raised an eyebrow.

"No," he said, squinting at me. "Just saying... right now, you look like a kid ...