“I love spring! Don't you just love spring?”
Olivia Heczah was holding onto Kyler’s arm as they walked. Verlent, as it turned out, was beautiful during the spring. For almost two years, Kyler had lived in the Verlent, but never once did he notice anything special about the area. Not until the last few months.
He smiled down at her. “Yes, I do enjoy the spring.”
She laid her head on his shoulder. For such a lovely day, Kyler was surprised to find that they were alone in their walk around the Verlent, down a lane bordered by trees. “It feels like the beginning of something, does it not?” said Olivia. “That is why I love spring. It is always wonderful after the winter.”
Kyler paused, causing Olivia to stop as well. She looked up at him curiously. Instead of saying anything, he leant dow
