Chapter 30: Campfire Stories

"Come," Aiden called warmly, his hand outstretched towards her. "Let's explore the Whispering Woods together. Let's see what magic they have in store for us."

Walking through the woods with Aiden, Elara occasionally glanced at Aiden. His chiseled jaw and piercing eyes gave her a slight chill as she saw him look at the path ahead. 

Standing beside him during the day, she can see his toned muscles underneath his clothes. His muscles bulged at every step as if he was walking through his own domain instead of the Whispering Woods.

His gaze carried a sense of purpose as he watched the surrounding brush for any creature or some sign of danger. Yet when Aiden turned to Elara, she saw his gaze soften like the winter succumbing to the touch of spring. She felt an incredible warmth from his gaze and his smile as she stuttered for a moment.

"Elara, is everything alright?" Aiden asked with a look of concern in his eyes.