“It’s ok, Layla,” he said in a soft whisper. “You’re safe now.”

In the next breath, Atreus transported them away from the cold desolate rocky plains.

Layla looked around wearily, she didn’t recognize where he had taken them. First, she noticed that this place was warm and smelled of fire, smoke, and pine. The second thing was the large hand-carved wooden bed frame with a plush mattress that sat against a stained wood wall.

Atreus walked ...