When we pulled back again from each other, we smiled and turned to start walking towards the river, with Thorne still holding my hands.

“You were so brave today.” He complimented me.

“I was? Then I guess I hid my emotions well because I was at the verge of giving up.”

“You were?”

“Yes, I was so scared. When I thought of us keeping them away instead of fighting. I doubted if my plan would work. I was so anxious.”

“This shows that you're a good leader, so you don't have to worry yourself.” He responded and I smiled. We kept walking and walking without a destination in mind. I...