32. The North Star

"Okay," she assured as she sat beside him hesitantly, unsure what to expect. "You have intrigued me, Draven Frostbane."

"Valeria, I haven't even started yet." He winked at her and wrapped his large arm around her frame. She fitted rather nicely under it. As if they were made for each other.

They sat like that for a while, absolutely nothing happening except for their hearts beating in unison as