Chapter 109

Ariezel

I remained in his embrace, the mix of the warm buzz and his refreshing presence making me hum in his arms.

“This is nice.” I murmured, taking in a deep breath to inhale his scent again.

“Ari."

My eyes snapped open. Separating from him, I turned to find both of my friends now near me. The friends whom, for a moment I had totally forgotten about.

Not to mention, looking further, the market area was behind them. When had we even left?

“Don't forget about us" Harriet said, hitting the nail on the head before she bursted into giggles.

“I'm pretty sure that road has already gone by now." Alys spoke dryly, though the smile that remained on her face was enough to tell me that she was in the same state as I was.

Looking back, I met his green eyes, staring at me softly. Warm flesh I recognized as his hand cupped my cheek and I leaned onto it with a sigh.

“I guess you were occupied with the festival weren't you?" He spoke softly.

I nodded, humming.

“Harriet gave us something to drink. Sh