Blaze stood on the river bridge, the gentle breeze brushing against his face as he bowed his head, letting the stillness of the night wash over him. It had been days since he felt any sense of peace, but here, alone in the darkness, he found a moment of solace. Today his parents crossed limits, so he had get away from the close walls for a while.
"Blaze," a soft voice murmured from behind him, making him flinch slightly. He didn't need to turn to know who it was. Seraphina.
For a moment, he stood frozen, his hands gripping the cold metal railing of the bridge. He closed his eyes, trying to steady the sudden rush of emotions that flooded him. Why was she here? Why now?
"What are you doing here?" His voice was quieter than he intended, almost as if he didn’t want to shatter the fragile ca
