Elara stepped outside in her sundress. Snowflakes swirled around her ankles.
ACHOO! The sneeze shook her shoulders. Cold air puffed into the frosty morning.
She shivered violently. Ice crystals stuck to her bare legs.
Back inside, she climbed onto the rug by the fireplace.
She pulled the wool blanket over her head. Only her toes peeked out.
Her nose tickled again. She sneezed so hard she knocked a mug off the table.
Hot cocoa splashed onto the rug. It steamed gently against the cool floorboards.
Elara sank deep into the cushions. The firelight danced on the walls.