The preparations were done leisurely. Picking both their clothes, light shoes nothing else.
When they stepped out of the mansion, they were greeted by the heavy taste of salt in the breeze.
Atheline smiled and took her hand leading her towards the shore.
Waves rolled in steadily , before retreating, the sand shifting beneath their feet as they walked with no destination in place.
He exhaled deeper this time his gaze shifting to her.
"This is much better," he said with a small nod.
Lilith didn't respond, but the small smile was all he needed. They continued forward in silence until the first sign of humanity or what was left of it, came into view.
An old watch tower that seemed to be barely standing.
"How far are we from the nearest city?" He asked his steps quickening.
"Not far, two hours travel by carriage. "
His hand slipped out of hers the moment they reached the wooden tower.
He stepped forward, his destination clear.
