Kostya.

   - Kostya! - The Fox called me when the dryad took my hand and wanted to take me away.

   - He can accompany you only if he remains silent. The forest maiden smiled at me, sensing my dismay. Feeling like I needed support from someone I trusted. My insides seemed to shrink from anticipation. I wanted to quickly find out, finally, the truth, but at the same time I was afraid to hear it ...

   - Thanks. - He spoke with his lips, when I held out my hand to him. Inari, without thinking for a second, closed our hands together. Here it is, the very warmth that I...