Chapter 21: Leo's Kiss

Four days had passed since Erylis and Orene had left for the Azure Mountains. Leo had given them the journal with directions of how to get there and the three of them had discussed a plan on how to return the amulet safely. Everything looked like it was going to work out. However, Leo's decision still weighed heavy on my mind. We spoke here and there but there was a distance between us.

Malissa was concerned about Erylis' leave, reasonably so. Although, despite her fears, she still provided me with a sense of comfort. Gwenna, on the other hand, was irate over Orene going. She said it had something to do with the danger he was walking into, but I had a feeling it was something bigger. Once Leo spoke to her though, it seemed like she had calmed down for the most part.

We had expected them back two days ago; according to Leo's map, it was only a day's journey. The longer they were gone, the more he grew restless. He tried to bury himself in his duties, presumably to keep his mind off