{Ryanna’s POV}
‘It’s ready.’
The words echoed in my mind as I stepped out of the tavern into the cool night. The breeze couldn't clear the thoughts racing through my head, but it sure did help calm the expression on my face. I looked across the square.
Casper was still talking to Kiara. They hadn’t left yet. Her laugh danced across the night sky, and his boyish grin was a balm to my aching chest. Knowing fully well my plans could very well end this friendship he had come to cherish.
Loss… what a thing.
I went over the stone path toward them, and they both looked up as I came close.
"You both are still here," I said, trying not to sound too surprised or too strict.
"Kiara wanted to ask about the herbs near the brook, and anyone who trades."
Casper completed; "Apparently they make g
