ITHRA

We woke up to a freezing atmosphere. 

Zadok and I journeyed through the Valley of Thorns. In our journey so far, this has got to be the longest walk yet. 

Thankfully, we were close to leaving the Cold Valley, and we could tell by the coldness that increased as we went further. 

“Finally.” Zadok said, stopping in his tracks, “We are here.” He faced me with a smile. “Welcome to the cold valley.” 

I searched for signs that told me we were in the cold valley but saw none. 

“Where does it say so?” I voiced my concerns, and he smiled. 

“Surely, you don’t expect a signpost in the...