Nala
As the darkness settled in around us, we decided it was time to head back. The earlier excitement of the day had given way to a peaceful stillness as we rode side by side, our horses moving at a gentle pace.
The quiet night air was calming, and for a while, we simply enjoyed the tranquillity of the moment.
But then, somewhere along the path, Xander suddenly increased his speed. It wasn’t the playful sprint from before; there was an urgency to his movements that immediately caught my attention.
I knew something had changed, and although I was tempted to ask what was wrong, I decided against it. The last thing I wanted was to distract him if something serious was happening.
Without a word, I urged my horse to match his pace, following closely behind. The landscape blurred as we g
