Chapter 46: You sold your peace away long ago, boy.
Leo continued for a little while longer, sharing a few more harmless, amusing stories about Amy's enthusiastic monologues, each one making Adrian feel more and more like a fairytale character whose own story was being told to him.
Eventually, the conversation drifted to other, safer topics, like the unseasonable chill, the plans for travel, the best routes to the capital. After a while, Leo glanced out the small window and noticed the deep indigo of twilight had settled outside.
"Well, I should be going," he said, standing up. "Thank you all again for your hospitality." He offered a grateful nod to Melissa and the girls.
"I'll see you out," Adrian said, gently shifting Emma off his lap. She pouted but didn't protest.
Outside, the cold night air instantly had an effect on them due to the sudden shift from the house's warm interior. Leo shivered, pulling his coat tighter around himself.
"You okay?" Adrian asked.
