There was an earthly musky smell to the air, The rain washing down on him like a cold embrace, the piercing icy air running through his bones. His cold eyes watched her so carefully, not once allowing his sights to drift away from her, The tension in the air was impalpable. Nothing could of shook him to his core like she did in that moment.

Rain drops trickled down his dirt covered arms, the ash and soot on his face nearly washing away with the rain, Nothing but the sound of raging flames crackling behind him and his own breath ringing in his ears, His words catching in his throat, he felt like he was choking.