"I thought you'd stay with us until spring. What a shame! There's no one as handsome as him. I was planning to flirt all winter!"
Shiao Yi couldn't ignore those words.
"Hey, don't leave yet! Let's play!"
The children seemed to think Shiao Yi was one of their friends. They reached out and bouncing around excitedly. Dominic held him firmly in his arms not planning to put him down.
The sister-in-law brought Dominic' coat and belongings. Reluctantly, she handed them over. Dominic accepted the luggage but gave the coat to Krios and telling him to use it. The coat was a new silver fox fur purchased in the previous village, it was a high-quality item. In this harsh land, such clothing was precious and Krios gratefully accepted it.
"I'm glad we met you, Krios. Thanks to you, Shiao Yi has returned safely to me. I am very grateful."
Reaching the cave's outer exit, Dominic took the reins of Marengo and spoke to Krios who seemed reluctant to say goodbye.
