Third Person's POV
After a brief search, they found a suitable cave and entered it, using available materials to cover its entrance and reduce the amount of freezing wind and snow blowing inside.
Once they had secured their temporary shelter, they lit a fire to warm the interior, allowing the group to recover from the effects of the storm.
Naturally, Eleanor and Aurelia settled close to Ethan, huddling beside him as they enjoyed the warmth of the flames.
Ethan smiled at the two women, feeling a quiet sense of comfort at having them beside him again.
After a short while, however, he rose to his feet.
"Wait for me. I have to answer nature's call."
He deliberately spoke in a fairly loud voice, then glanced toward Arlene with a faint smile.
The young princess's expression immediately became awkward.
