Choosing Distance

MAEVIA

I left the enforcement hall a few steps behind Torin and Vanya. The corridor outside was quiet compared to the noise we had left behind.

The stone floor carried the sound of our footsteps as we moved toward the exit of the building.

Torin walked beside Vanya.

I watched the small movements between them without meaning to. His pace slowed slightly so she would not need to hurry, and when he s