Annalisa
Finally, the toothless man snatched the pouch, his face a mask of conflicting emotions.
“This ain’t over, fancy pants,” he growled, before grabbing his cronies and stomping out of the tavern.
The room erupted in cheers, a wave of relief washing over the patrons. Annalisa, however, remained frozen in place, her eyes wide with disbelief.
“Who... who are you?” she finally whispered, her voice barely audible.
I took a deep breath. This was the hard part. “Someone who cares,” I said, offering her a reassuring smile. “Let’s just say I have a vested interest in making sure you get a fair shake.”
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