“Come on, Raya. We haven't had anything for hours. What you need is food,” Vera said, without taking a proper look at Raya, as she reached into the saddlebag.

Leo still had this worried look on his face.

“Sure you're not hungry?"

“I'm fine, Leo. Let's eat,” Raya gave a weak smile, giving him a tiny tap on the shoulder as she reached for the mat tied to his horse.

“Let me get that,” he said, urging her to shift aside as he pulled it out, lying on the floor in a chill spot.

Vera rushed over with a mini feat in her hand.

And Raya walked back to the...