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“This way,” Ashure said, pulling her along the narrow path that led through the forest.
He grinned when Tonya laughed and gripped his hand more tightly. The feel of her hand in his and the sound of her laughter filled him with joy. They were both a little giddy at the moment—something that he would never confess to if asked.
“Are you sure you know where you’re going? I thought Nali said to ask Xyrie to show us where the hut was located,” she breathlessly asked.
He stopped and faced her. He cupped her cheeks and kissed her deeply. Their lips feverishly caressed each other’s before he pulled back and stared at her with love blazing in his eyes.
“We’re here,” he said.
“How do you know…?” her voice faded when he stepped to the side.
In front of her a small, but beautiful hut stood ne
