Bab 519: In one piece

When he remained silent, she thought that she might have been mistaken. Maybe she only wanted to read in his eyes what she needed. But in truth, he was just as heartless as the rest of them.

"It is beautiful outside during early mornings, but it could also be hot in the early afternoon. Still, it is better than the snow back home." He finally spoke up, gladly telling her his opinion on the matter.

He slackened a little in his military stance, adding a few details of what he liked about the place compared to where he grew up. He still did not move any closer, maintaining the distance between them.

"Do you think I will ever be allowed to go outside?" Dani finally asked the big man, baiting him to continue with the conversation. Looking down at her feet and appearing desolate.