Chapter Sixty

We stand at the edge of the forest to say our goodbyes. The midday heat caresses my skin like a warm blanket. I turn towards those gathered here, pulling an unsuspecting Daniel into a firm hug. The tips of his now untamed mane tickle my face.

    "I am going to miss you," I mumble against him.

    Daniels's body is rigid against mine, but he finally loosens up, hugging me back.

    "We will definitely see each other again. I will make sure of it," Daniel assures me.

    "We should get going," Soren interrupts uncomfortably.

    Soren stands stiffly, his arms crossed over his chest with his face tipped up to the sky. I chuckle lightly. He has always been terrible at goodbyes.

    "You are right," I say, pulling away from Daniel.

    I turn to face Evalene with a deep smile. Her hair glows a fiery yellow from the sun casting its warm light upon her.

    “Evalene, I just want to say that I wish I could have opened up to you before. I feel that we could have become good friends,"