Storm Watch Butte Give me liberty

Castel chuckled softly, the sound low and brief as her nose jabbed his side. “Eager, aren’t you?” he said, watching her with a sharp glint of amusement in his amber eyes. She was already moving, her energy contagious, though he didn’t rush to follow just yet.

He shook his head, letting her excitement play out as he stayed rooted for a moment longer, taking in the sight of her bounding ahead. “Guess I don’t have much of a choice, chica,” he muttered, more to himself than her. With a smooth, deliberate motion, he started after her, his lanky frame cutting through the sand with ease.

Her enthusiasm was almost charming—almost. He couldn’t help but smirk as he trailed behind, letting her lead the way.