The journey down the mountain felt much easier.
At least, that was what Daniel claimed.
Anna strongly disagreed.
"Going down is worse," she muttered as they carefully made their way along the rocky trail. "My legs are shaking. I can feel betrayal in my muscles."
Daniel glanced at her, amused. "You said climbing up was worse."
"Yes, well. I have evolved. I now have new opinions."
Despite her dramatic commentary, she held his hand tightly, letting him guide her over uneven stones and slippery patches of soil.
The morning sun was brighter now, warming the air and chasing away the earlier chill. The beauty of the trek still lingered in her heart, but her body was beginning to file formal complaints.
By the time they reached their car, Anna collapsed into the passenger seat with a groan.
"Oh wow," she breathed. "I feel like I have fought three wars and lost all of them."
Daniel started the engine, trying not to laugh too loudly. "You did well."
