I led Seth through a mist-shrouded expanse. I might not know my way around this part of the realm, but we wouldn't go far, just enough to have some privacy so we could speak.
The further we walked, the more the mist thinned, revealing an eerie yet beautiful landscape—obsidian spires jutting from the ground like jagged teeth, their surfaces reflecting the swirling violet and gold sky.
I squeezed his hand. "Okay, we can talk freely now."
Seth exhaled, running his free hand through his hair. "I wanted to apologize."
I tilted my head. Why did he have to apologize? Because he wanted some time alone? We all need some time to ourselves, that's normal, and it shouldn't be a reason for him to say sorry.
I blinked. "Excuse me?"
A smirk tugged at his lips. "I left you alone when you needed m
