Chapter 140. My True Purpose

She was the first to break the silence, “Eli?” She said again, trying to believe her eyes.

“Rhiannon,” he whispered too.

“What are you doing here?” She asked softly, then gave a 360 rotation to make sure that they were alone here, “How did you even...,” She let out a shaky breath, “Why did you come up here. This land...is kind of sacred!”

“Then what are you doing here?” He questioned back, walking toward her.

“I live close by, unlike you!” She retorted.

“Where is your house, then?” His eyes flashed, “And your boyfriend,”

The words lodged in her throat, but she took a step closer, scanning him, “Look, Eli. This place is dangerous, okay? If the warriors...I mean, there are wolves around here and you do not wanna get ripped apart,”

His laugh was harsh and bitter, “Dangerous? Wolves? That doesn’t come as a surprise to me,” His gaze swept across the gash horizon behind her as if he knew something too, then back to her, “I didn’t expect to find yo