Shady

(What’s it about? I am uncultured lol) “… do you think she’d mind if I surprised her?”

“Thank you.” Ky followed Ka’Nor, then a thought struck her. “… Do you know where they are? It could be a surprise…”

“Okay…” Ky hesitated, realizing she was still holding the reins of her horse. ”Uh…”

“Really?” Ky blinked. “Why not? It took us forever.”

“Um…” Ky hesitated, glancing from the gate to the Keep. “Where’s… where is everyone?” She was disappointed. She’d expected more of a reception. It was grueling to be so near ...

Ky forced the weakest of smiles and nodded. He’d tricked her. Why would he do such a thing? “Seems so.”

“As well as can be expected.” Ky shrugged and glanced towards the gates. “… I thought Father was right behind me. I’m not sure where he went.”

She was slightly disappointed that her family wasn’t outside, but she was happy enough to see Ka’Nor she supposed. Especially now that she’d noticed her father had tricked her. She ...

They were only half open by the time she got there but she still shot through them and rushed up to the courtyard, looking for her family.

She didn’t, and quickly found herself nearing the gate.

Ky felt more alive than she’d felt since they’d left here. The crisp wind chapping her face and burning her lungs somehow seemed less bitter than usual. She tore down ...

Ky perked up instantly, giving one of her genuine smiles that were few and far between these days, looking thoroughly delighted. She immediately urged her horse into a canter.

She blushed profusely and shook her head, looking away. “Nevermind. Sorry.”

Ky tried to reciprocate, but it was clearly forced. “I… but… uh…” of course that’s not what she was worried about. She glanced away. “Last time…”

“What?” She looked at him in alarm, eyes wide and guilty. “No, of course not. I-uh-um…uh…” she flushed more.