The wind curled gently around the pagoda, carrying bits of snow. The snow slightly obscured the view, but after a few seconds, the wind died down once again.
Ren and Lilith sat at the edge of the wooden platform, their legs dangling off the side, watching the golden sunlight spill across the craggy peaks of the Arondale mountain range.
It was quiet. A comfortable silence between two people who were at peace. Right now, nothing could destroy their happiness. Not even the fact that tomorrow, they'll have to face Nero and Contessa.
Lilith leaned her head against Ren's shoulder, her fingers lightly twined with his. The warmth of her touch was familiar now, but no less electric.
"It's beautiful up here." She whispered.
Ren nodded. "Yeah. It feels like the world finally stopped spinning."
She let the silence return, content to breathe beside him. The beating of her heart was steady, not pounding in fear or anger.
