Chapter 39: Memories & Gentle on the Wound

He stayed by the cave's entrance waiting for her. Looking to see if he sees her silhouette in the distance, but she wasn't anywhere. As he was waiting, he began to realize that his feelings was undeniably strong. His heart beats rapidly when he sees her. The sight of her makes him breathless. Being close to her give him calmness. He wants to stay with her forever. If only they could stay like that, with no argument, no resentment, no hatred, he wouldn't mind.

After waiting a while, he laid down to rest. His eyes became heavy, and he fell asleep.

Ruby came back and found him sleeping.

Eric looked handsome even when he is resting peacefully. The wrinkles on his forehead wasn't as noticeable. He appears to be friendlier when he is lying still like that.

Ruby sighs as she remembers the loaf of bread incident. That year of the coldest winter, Ruby had just started living on the Forbidden Mountain. She didn't have any food or blankets to keep her warm, but just a small hut to prevent the