When Gavriel pressed his lips together instead of replying, Aliana's expression turned apologetic. I'm sorry, Gav. It is only for a little while, until Jade's situation clears up."
"You don't have to apologise, baby. She is your friend, and you are free to invite whoever you wish to our home. I am simply selfish... to want you all to myself."
She gave him a sweet smile. "You will always have me."
In response, he simply gazed at her with such tenderness that her shyness returned.
Looking out over the ravine to hide her blush, she asked, "Now that I think about it... where are we geographically? Which country is this?"
"We're in the country of Arvia," Gavriel replied.
Aliana's breath hitched as she realised the vast distance they had crossed in an instant. "No wonder the red rock formations span as far as the eye can see."
Right on cue, her stomach grumbled loudly, making her flinch against his chest.
