Chapter 13

The inside of the Winter Guardian's home was very different from the Witch's. The fireplace was the same, but a flame hadn't been kindled in it in many years, the cold remains of burnt wood and ashes still sitting in the hearth. A large bed sat against the far wall, covered in gray and white furs. A huge archway opened the back to the outside, large enough for Snow Bringer to enter or leave as needed. The beast lay on a bed of old hay on the floor and turned to look as the Witch and Cedric entered. Cea'um Two'um whinnied deeply at the sight of Cedric, and the man felt an odd chilled rush fall over him.

"He is happy to see you; can you feel it?"

"I feel cold, is that him?"