13 Chapter 13: Secrets Told and Pasts Revealed

The rain came down harder as the carriage lurched to a stop in front of a small inn, the lit windows barely visible through the lashing rain. “We’re going to have to make a run for it!” Elric said as he threw the door open.

Laughing, Saffron joined him as they raced for the door. With a loud thud, they slammed it open and stood sodden at the entrance of the tavern. The few people sitting in the room turned to look at them but went back to their tankards. A small puddle began to form underneath them as they stood shivering.

“I’ll arrange rooms for us,” Elric said, still smiling at Saffron. Despite the chill and her sopping wet cloak, she was in high spirits. They had been traveling for a few days now and this sudden storm had broken the monotony of riding in the carriage.