The night had settled over the village like a comforting blanket, the stars beginning to twinkle in the clear sky above. The day's events had left us all weary, and as the others drifted into their rooms, Raven and I found ourselves yearning for a moment alone, away from the lingering echoes of battle and the fatigue that weighed heavily on our bodies.
"Raven," I began softly, taking her hand in mine as we stood at the entrance of the inn, "how about we take a walk? Just the two of us. There's a hill nearby that overlooks the village. It might be nice to have some privacy."
She looked at me, her eyes reflecting both the exhaustion and the warmth that had always drawn me to her. A gentle smile played on her lips as she nodded. "I'd like that, Jade. Let's go."
