"Do I need to tell Ursula about your new lateness habit?"

“Please don’t. And I have something to bribe you with,” he chuckled, juggling the goodness in her face.

Raya looked down at the wooden plate in Leo’s hand in awe.

Her eyes widened. "Berries!” She squealed, snatching it from him as she dug right into it.

Leo was smiling from end to end, just seeing her enjoy the juicy fruit . Every other day, when they passed the berry trees, he caught a glimpse of her staring at them and also picking at every given opportunity.

He couldn't avoid being late for the task today, and so he made...