Instincts
For a moment the only sound was the crackling fire. Aria closed her eyes briefly. “Good.” A few minutes passed. The fire burned lower. The mountain air grew cooler. Aria slowly shifted onto her side, curling slightly under the blanket. Sleep began creeping in. Across from her, Kael leaned his head back against the pillar as well. His eyes drifted closed. The temple remained silent except for the soft wind above. Time passed. Maybe an hour. Maybe more. At some point during the night, Aria stirred. The mountain air had grown colder, and the fire had burned down to glowing embers. Half-asleep, she shifted closer to the remaining warmth. Without really thinking about it. She rolled slightly across the stone floor. Toward the nearest source of heat. Kael. Still asleep, he b
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