Elia stood beside Anana in the sunlit courtyard, her excitement was impossible to contain; it practically sparkled in her eyes. “So,” she began eagerly, bouncing on her toes, “what adventure are we having today?”
Anana’s lips curved into a mischievous smile. She leaned in close, her head slowly tilting as her black hair caught the light. Her voice lowered as though she were about to reveal a great secret. “There’s a place I found,” she whispered, “and I think you’ll absolutely love it.”
Elia’s eyes lit up, her whole face lighting with curiosity. “Where?” she asked, leaning in even closer, her whole body practically vibrating with curiosity.
Anana paused, letting the suspense hang just long enough to make Elia pout. Then, with a knowing grin, she said softly, “When Lucien and I went hunt
