The Wishing Well by Holly Zitting

Author:Holly Zitting
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: romance, fantasy, paranormal, fairy tale, ya, mg

Chapter 19

Tiden stoked the fire.

It was going to be another cold night. Thankfully, tonight they would finally be sleeping next to a roaring fire. They managed to make it out of the troll forest, otherwise called the Breko forest, a couple of hours ago. Traveling at night had been their risky plan to avoid the Destroyers and Cronan’s thugs. Passing the border into Fara was a relief. Tiden decided they should get a few hours of sleep before trying to head into the capital. Tiden wasn’t worried about the welcome he and Trix would be getting from King Calas.

After Tommit, what more could he do to them?

Trix was fast asleep.

She had flown most of the way. Tiden offered to carry her, but she refused.

Trix was a strong fairy and she wanted to prove her strength to the larger-than-life Giant. He was concerned about her. She was running on fury. Tiden didn’t know her story, but he could see the effects of her past. Tiden’s story was known by most. There were looks of pity and sadness whenever he joined a group of others. He was a warning to those in hiding to stay hidden and vigilant at every moment.

He looked down at Trix.

The fire was causing rainbows to dance on her skin. It made him smile. Very few things made Tiden smile these days. He loved the way she was ready to charge into battle. There was no concern for her own well-being. Tiden was an only child. It was hard for him to get close to anyone after his parents had been killed. When tiny Trix had volunteered for the dangerous mission, he couldn’t let her go all alone. He had already grown a great fondness for the miniature girl. She had a snarky attitude and instead of upsetting him, it only made him laugh.

Trix would try to act annoyed, but then she would end up laughing as well.

Neither of them had any family left.

It was something which bonded them before they even spoke. It was painful for each of them to speak of their past, so they agreed to focus on the future. Tiden wanted to sleep but he also didn’t want to leave Trix unguarded. She may be older than him, but he still felt like he was responsible for her. Watching her sleep, he couldn’t help but wonder what would happen if they failed. So much of Paradan had already been destroyed by King Tommit’s hand. If they botched this, then there would be nothing left if Tommit had his way.

His eyes grew heavy, and as much as he fought the weariness that was quickly overtaking him, he was soon fast asleep.

*

Trix had been awake about an hour.

Tiden was still sleeping, and she decided to let him sleep a little longer. She walked around and found some Raiy berries at a nearby brook. She gathered the berries for a small breakfast, and then she refilled their canteens. It was easier for her to get by with a little food, but Tiden needed hundreds of pounds of food a day to keep up his full strength.

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