The Approaching Threat

Selah's POV

I savored every bite of the rich meal Gael had prepared. The comforting warmth spread through my exhausted body, chasing away the bone-deep chill of the fortress. I chewed slowly, letting the roasted garlic and seared meat ground me in the present moment, pushing away the lingering terror of the day. Still, I pointed my silver fork at Gael's chest, offering him a small smile.

"I stil