Chapter 10Tatiana
"Are you warm now?" Zeke asked.
"Yes, thank you," Tatiana said, rubbing her hands and holding them up in front of one of the many makeshift fire pits scattered around the frozen lake in the park.
Once they had emerged from the trees, their guards had followed them back to the central area of the park. They had left the clearing and walked back towards the area where most people had gathered by the lake to skate on while it was still frozen. Near the lake, a band consisting of acoustic guitars, a piano, and singer were playing soft tunes that flowed through the air while children and adults alike milled around the pop-up food stalls and makeshift ice rink.
"You know, I never used to go out as much in winter. It's just way too cold," she said, her breath freezing as she
