Fading Warmth

The chill from outside crept into my body, making me shiver.

I stared at the text message for what felt like an eternity before finally snapping out of it.

'Tristan is entering a marriage alliance?' I thought. It was something I'd expected, but it still came too fast.

This mix of emotions left me feeling completely torn inside.

I burrowed deeper into the covers, but they were cold.

I remembered ho