''I'm sick of this stupid carriage!'' Neo complained as I leaned against the door, looking out at the rain, ''And we still have over a week of traveling!''
''Would you rather be out there running?'' I asked, but he said ''Yes!'' and growled before he curled up under his tail.
''Check mate.'' I heard my mate's triumphant tone for the ninth time today, and Tristan growled.
''How did you...'' He said in disbelief, as I glanced at him. He was pointing at the chess pieces, mumbling under his breath, before finally he gave an annoyed huff, and slumped back. ''Fine. You win.''
''I win, whether you declared it or not,'' Our mate gloated, as she began packing up the pieces. ''If we were betting on these games, I'd be rich by now.''
''You're already rich,'' Tristan pointed out, and she paused,
