Fate and Friendships

POV: First Person

I release a slow, relieved breath, letting the cool morning air fill my lungs and soothe the frantic beating of my heart. The rigid tension gripping my spine finally loosens. Kaelen stands before me, a deep flush staining his thick neck and spreading across his rugged features. He is visibly honoring my strict condition. I can see the silent struggle in his eyes, the way his str