Days

The following days passed in a rhythm that Aeliana slowly found herself adjusting to. Though the oppressive land they traversed remained as hostile and unyielding as ever, the strange dynamic between her and Luca provided a sense of stability she hadn't expected.

In those days, Aeliana came to certain realizations about the man who had become her reluctant companion, each one surprising her in its own way.

First One:

Luca was a constant enigma, an unpredictable blend of lighthearted charm and something far darker. He liked to flirt, his teasing remarks and mischievous smirks both infuriating and strangely disarming. Even in the direst of moments, he managed to find humor, his laughter cutting through the tension like a knife.

'He's intriguing to be around,' Aeliana thought, though she would never admit it aloud.

But then there was the other side of him—the one that surfaced in battle.