Carina

Evaline bit back her tongue, deciding to let this one go and not say anything she may regret. They walked in relative silence for the rest of the morning hike, ...

Jack looked at Eliza suspiciously before sighing and giving her the benefit of the doubt. He glanced at their surroundings, but he didn't see anything unusual, although it was hard ...

Evaline frowned as James continued to walk on ahead. It felt ridiculous, but she was honestly disappointed that he wanted her to sit back and not do anything. She was ...

"Okay, dad ," Evaline said with a smirk. "Is there anything else I need to know about the town?"

Evaline pressed her lips together in thought, looking back at the little town. It sounded like he was low on money before she arrived, but now with her traveling along ...

Evaline stopped beside James, turning to match his gaze to see the town off in the distance. It was small and unimpressive, but it also looked cozy, inviting, and strangely ...

Hours passed, and they continued to walk towards the town. Occasionally they chatted when something eventful happened, like James pointing out a colorful bird in the distance, or explaining mysterious

"I hope so," Evaline said softly, already feeling more comfortable. She wasn't particularly excited to do this, but she was glad James had the hope and confidence in her.

"Perfectly fine," she mumbled, standing up straight and shaking herself off. She just about lost all the smug points she was showing off just a minute ago. She glanced back ...

Evaline couldn't tell if James was teasing her or complimenting her, but either way, she didn't like it. And she definitely didn't like that it kept embarrassing her. She petted ...

Evaline pursed her lips and looked back at Elliot, her hand continuously inching towards his snout. "Elliot," she said, trying to keep her voice reassuring like James suggested. "I'm, uh... ...

Evaline turned to look back at Elliot, and he seemed to look at her back with beady eyes. Reluctantly, she reached out a hand started petting his mane. It was ...

Evaline nodded, following James's lead to approach Elliot's side. Elliot seemed to acknowledge she was there by the flick of his tail, and it was then that she fully realized ...

Evaline nodded, appreciating his gentle words, but also hoped that the look of nervousness and skepticism on her face wasn't that obvious. She quickly finished up the last of her ...

Evaline almost choked on a berry. "You want me to learn how to ride a horse?" she asked bewilderedly, swiveling to face him before glancing back at Elliot. It was ...