Chapter 333.1
Kasser stood beside the carriage door, his gaze fixed on Eugene. The wind tousled his hair as he cracked open the door. A soft sigh escaped his lips. The exhilaration of escaping their pursuers had been fleeting. With every passing mile, an uneasy feeling nestled deeper in his heart.
The little carriage jolted violently along the uneven, unpaved road, its light frame amplifying every bump and crevice. There were no signs of fellow travelers, and the scenery remained as monotonous as ever. Eugene didn’t voice any complaints, but whenever Kasser stole a glance at her, she resembled a drowsy, fragile bird.
“Eugene,” he called out.
The confines of the carriage left little room for maneuvering. Even though Eugene had the compartment to herself, space was scarce. As he reached for something, his hand brushed against her cheek. With a gentle tap of his fingertip, Eugene’s eyes fluttered open.
“We’ll take a break and have a meal,” Kasser suggested.
Eugene nodded, her eyes still heavy with slumber, and extended her hand towards him. With his assistance, she disembarked from the carriage, followed closely by the two small creatures that had shared their confined space.
Kasser held Eugene’s hand firmly and inquired, “Are you feeling alright?”
Eugene turned to him, a soft chuckle escaping her lips as she observed his worried expression. “Do you realize how many times you ask me that in a day? I’m not in pain. I’m perfectly fine.”
“If you feel the slightest discomfort, don’t hesitate to tell me.”