Whispers in the Mountain Air

The sun dipped below the horizon, leaving a trail of orange and pink across the sky as it sank behind the towering peaks of the Himalayas. Nestled among the foothills, a small cottage stood as a beacon of warmth and comfort against the chill of the mountain air. Inside, the fire crackled and danced, casting flickering shadows across the room. Lying on her stomach on the plush rug in front of the hearth, Anjali reveled in the sensation of the heat on her bare skin. Her dark hair spilled around he