They went deeper into the woods, the dusk clearing out the dark night. Things became clearer to look at, sensations were more profound than before. The more they walked through the forest, the more Rosamund felt at peace and calm. Ruslan walked in front of her, his handcuffs guiding her along the way. They kept on walking for a while. Rosamund could feel her sour muscles relax and loosen from the exertion and the brisk walking. They were not in a hurry, instead they were walking as if they were strolling. Rosamund could hear the small magical beasts that were making warning sounds to fend them off, some even flew past her face as if trying to attack her, but it was only amusing, not threatening. It made her enjoy the journey, made her mind feel at ease, and she was smiling for the first ti
