Mikhailis breathed heavily, dodging a low-hanging branch and sparing a quick glance at Elowen beside him. She looked focused, her gaze fixed ahead, her brows furrowed in concentration. Despite the situation, a grin tugged at his lips as he panted out a comment.
"Well, glad I kept up with my daily runs, huh?"
Elowen shot him a sidelong glance, her lips curving into a faint smile despite their dire circumstances.
"I never thought… we'd be running for our lives together… like this," she said between breaths, her voice light with a touch of humor, even if her eyes were serious.