BLAKELY

“Blakely!”

I suddenly jerked at the loud snap coming from below. Of course, it was Thorne. I was surprised, and it caused me to slip from the big rock I stood above.

I shrieked loudly. Thorne, having quick reflexes, immediately caught me.

“Damn it, Blakely! What do you think you’re doing?” He scowled at me.

He looked mad, yet his voice was laced with resonating concern.

“You startled me.” I argued with him.

We were alone here in the middle of this mountain. We decided to spend more time and enjoy the place before going back to the city. And I loved exploring their lovely sanctuary.

The place was...