“I’m not sick,” I wave a dismissive hand, trying to ingore our proximity “Just soggy and tired.” “And running on stubbornness,” He sighs aloofly “You might want to hold on, My Lady. Unless you enjoy falling on your face.” i narrow my eyes at him “You— He starts moving before I can say anything. I
This place is a lot bigger than I originally thought. “Alright then,” I get to my feet “Let’s go.” At this, Sigmond— Zen, raises his brows at me “Are you sure you do not wish to tend to yourself first, My Lady? You might want to wash your face with cold water to avoid more swelling.” I grimace. W
By the time I wake up, it’s dark. I scramble out of bed, blinking bewildered at the window. Did I just sleep through the entire day?! Slightly disheveled and definitely disoriented, I open the bolts of the room and hurry down the stairs. This time, I easily find the kitchen— dining room! From the
Excommunicated? Like banished? But wouldn’t a church like people who hunt witches? Questions barge into my head, but I hold my tongue. It’s really not my business, and I can tell Zen doesn’t enjoy talking about the church. “I didn’t expect to sleep for so long,” I say, redirecting the conversation
“Why’d we slow down?” I look back at him, breathing a little hard “There are a few Lynx nearby,” Zen says, as composed as he was when we left. If it weren’t for his windswept hair, I’d think he hadn’t been on a galloping horse “I doubt they would approach, but I’d rather avoid it. We’ll have to be
“The bar owner also worked as the head bartender,” I smile as I recall Mr. Geoffrey’s permanently unimpressed look “I was the only girl there, and he warned me the bar could get pretty rowdy at times.” “One time, an already drunk customer got mad that I messed up his drink,” I huff. I had given him
“Are you alright?” “I’m fine,” I manage to get out, holding up a hand “Just give me a moment.” We reached the city after nearly two hours on a horse that was running for its life. And only after Zen helped me get down from the saddle, did I realize I cant feel my legs. At the moment, Sparrow huff
“Zepherin!” He says good-naturedly “What a pleasant surprise!” I gape at them as the old man shakes Zen's hand with ethusiasm. Everything I ever thought I knew about old people is a lie. “I would’ve come in the day,” Zen says calmly “But circumstances forced my hand. I need a favor, Rudolf.” Mr.