Kaelen's POV
The cold gnawed at my skin. It wasn't until I was surrounded by thick trees did I realize I was not properly dressed to take on the night’s cold.
My silk night dress was barely enough to protect me. Despite the cold, I didn't stop. Neither did George. I tried as much as I could to blend his steps with mine, moving close enough to the trees to keep me hidden whenever he turned.
As we pushed deeper into the woods, the trees became thinner and taller with the cold becoming insufferable. I kept trying to keep it together, rubbing my arms to warm myself up.
George stopped abruptly. I froze, swiftly stepping behind a tree. I pressed my back on the tree as silence followed. My ears stood to pick up any sound. A sharp, stinging prick hit the side of my neck.
I hissed, slapping
