Chapter 29. Peculiar Case

Mira’s POV

We couldn’t keep up with our conversation for much longer as the clouds around us darkened. The howl seemed like it was getting closer and suddenly it started raining.

“Let’s get out of here. We will talk about this later. I promise.” I grabbed Kian’s hand and literally pulled him along with me. I was immune to the rain but he was sophisticated and delicate. I could not put my only companion in that desolate place in harm’s way, not to forget that he was also my savior on several occasions.

Kian ducked as I sped up. Branches and leaves from several trees brushed against us. Some scratching our skin and some tearing parts of our clothes.

“Here, use this to shade your head.” I stopped as I saw a banana tree and tore its biggest leaf for Kian to use as an umbrella. It was raining cats and dogs.

“You take it. I’m aaa… al… alright.. tttt…” he stuttered, trying to stop the sneeze but it came out amplified.

“The rain never bothers me,” brought