Chapter 20: The Wild Unknown

When Scarlett returned to Luca’s tent, it was well into the night. The stars had moved in the dark sky, and she calculated that there were only one or two hours left until dawn.

The guards who patrolled the camp were dozing off, leaning against each other. That suited her perfectly.

Before entering the tent, she felt slightly embarrassed. She had never been in such a small space with a man, least of all with someone like Luca. But she gathered her courage and she stepped inside.

She wasn’t ready for what she saw.

Scarlett had thought that Luca would be up, tying any loose strings about their plans or getting ready in some way. But he was half-naked and snoring on his cot. Had they really been planning to do something at dawn? Or were men just always like this?

First, she set her swords and pack on the floor. It wouldn’t do to wake him up looking like she was ready to attack him again.

Then she coughed, trying to catch his a