*Ariella*
Kieran and I have been rummaging around the tower room, looking at the artifacts and other things there, trying to find out anything about these trials. Lyrian has gone back down to the library, to look at books that might mention something about them.
Kieran lets out a big yawn, “Honestly, I am so tired I can’t really focus.”
“Probably we should stop for today,” I say. “We need to not be dead on our feet in case something happens.”
He nods, then smiles at me, “let me walk you to your room.”
“Let’s go say goodnight to Lyrian,” I say, trying to ground myself. I can feel the weight of the trials still hanging over us, but for now, I want to stop thinking about it for tonight. Kieran nods, and we walk back down the stairs. Kieran’s hand resting softly on my lower back..
“Hey,
