MY RUNAWAY MATE
I turned to find Tessa, one of the other healers, standing with an impish grin on her face.
She was younger than me, barely eighteen, but sharp-tongued and quick-witted, which placed her years ahead. She was also one of the few people here that did not look upon me with disdain or indifference."Sorry," I muttered, releasing the pestle."I can tell," she said, plopping down beside me. "What's got you so wound up? Don't tell me you're worried about the war again.
You always worry too much."I managed a weak smile. "It's not a war.""Then what?" she pressed, hunching a little closer with inquiring eyes. "Come on, Ignas.
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