The lively hum of the local trade fair filled the air with excitement, punctuated by the occasional laughter of children and the calls of vendors.
Lucas strolled through the bustling stalls, trying to shake the restless energy that had plagued him all morning. He wasn’t sure what had drawn him here, but he found himself wandering through the crowd, his sharp gaze observing everything.
He knew it was an excuse to get out and clear his mind.
As he passed a booth selling wooden toys, he froze, his gaze landing on a familiar face darting between the legs of the crowd. Colin.
Colin’s energy was unmistakable, his bright eyes scanning the area with uncontainable excitement. He didn’t see Lucas at first, too engrossed in the sights and sounds of the fair.
Lucas’s chest tightened, the weight
