Chapter 35

Luntian hummed as she hugged the weaved basket full of fruits and vegetables. But when she came back to the campfire where she left Accashia and Calleb, she witnessed something unexpected. The two were staring at each other’s eyes. And from the looks of it, it was something intense, but not the good kind.

She heard Calleb screaming, and soon Accashia was crying.

“You think you’re the only one who’s in constant pain?!” Calleb screamed as the young lady in front of him fidgeted and became silent.

The old shaman hugged the basket tighter, as she lowered her head. She had always known what Calleb felt towards his parents and their demise. He was always holding it in and was trying to stay strong for he wanted to reclaim what was rightfully his.

Somehow, the old Shaman felt responsible. She was so busy keeping Calleb alive and healthy during his youth that she had forgotten what he needed the most during his younger years. Warmth.

And then she heard Calleb screaming again. “I don’t eve