That night, I went to the tavern again. I'm not sure why I'm there. Maybe it's to see Cyrus or maybe it's to get drunk. Anyway, I ignored the General's request to see him and came out here. I found a seat and Mia came to my table with drinks the moment she spotted me. "How did it go last night?" She sat opposite me, her eyes twinkling with mischief as if there was something she knew. I blinked twice and she sighed. "I didn't see you leave last night, Elora. Don't act cute with me. Did you sleep with him?" "Depends what you mean by sleeping with him." I poured a drink for myself and drank everything in a few gulps. "You're blushing. Oh my goddess your face is all red. I never imagined I'd see you like this." "When did I blush?" I touched my face and it was all warm. "You slept wit