Chapter 88 A Surprise Date

• ~ Elara ~
• The late afternoon sun bathed the landscape in golden hues as I walked beside Thorne. His hand was firmly wrapped around mine, his thumb grazing my skin in gentle, comforting strokes. I couldn’t help but feel a sense of peace settle over me, though curiosity swirled in my mind. He’d mentioned earlier that he had a surprise for me, and now he was leading me away from the packhouse, deeper into the tranquil outskirts of Stormhowl territory.
• “Where are we going?” I asked, casting a sideways glance at him.