Ella thought about his question as she pulled off her jacket and rolled it up before sliding down to lie beside him. She turned so that she was facing him, one hand under her cheek and the other curled under her chin. The warmth of the sleeping bag and her full belly combined with the sound of the wind and his presence was surprisingly relaxing.
“Just the stories handed down to us by the elders and my parents. The stories were frightening and emphasized why it was necessary for us to remain hidden. We knew the world was changing. It was impossible not to see the evidence of the advances your people were making during our travels. We’ve had to move deeper and deeper into the forests and further up the mountains as your people have expanded their territories,” she said.
Ty rolled onto his
