"You are better than you were this morning." he brushed back his wet hair. "If we could check into an Inn each day it would be better for your health, I will check if that is possible. Try to get some sleep while I work out our route for tomorrow."
"Are you sure?" Isabella pouted, pulling at his arm to hold her in order to sleep.
"So impatient." He chuckled, cuddling her tightly. "Once you fall asleep, then I will continue planning our route."
The journey to the Celestial Highlands was an arduous one, filled with challenges that tested Isabella and Casmir's resolve. They rode through winding mountain trails, their horses carefully picking their way over rocky terrain.
The air grew thinner as they ascended, and the temperature dropped noticeably with each passing hour.On the first day of their journey, they encountered intermittent rain showers that soaked them to the bone.
