Chapter 59: Little heater

After putting on my jacket to hide my wet state and a few more hours of walking, Adrian finally decided to set up camp. Evening had already fallen, and there was a mean chill in the air. It was the start of winter. Nobody even seemed fazed about Adrian's ripped shirt.

I helped Luzo, with a lot of protest, to set up some fires for cooking and helped her get food ready. She then shushed me away and I was in search of a fire that would keep me warm in this chilly environment. Walking in the direction of the edge of camp with Warrior, I was interrupted by my nickname being called by Adrian. I looked over at him and he winked me over with his hand. Around him were his partners and some officers, who were all drinking something and talking loudly. With a sigh, I walked the few metres over to him.

"Come here, dove." Adrian said when I was close enough, pointing to a spot between his legs on the ground. They were all seated on the cold ground and all had jackets on. I stared at him with nar