*Soren*
As Mila left the village, I watched her back fade into the darkness. I shook my head.
So, she was off on another venture on her own. She still hadn't learned anything.
I hadn't expected her to stick around, especially after she refused my request to stay. I had expected her to keep me in the loop as she promised to do.
Was I getting soft by believing she'd change?
Fortunately, I was prepared for her not to change. I was prepared for her to do something like this.
Payne joined me on the porch. He handed me a travel backpack.
“Ready to go?" he asked me, looking into the darkness after Mila.
“Let's do it," I said. Shouldering my backpack.
Payne nodded respectfully.
I'd noticed a change in Payne since he'd told me everything about Mila and Pomeni pack and the artifact
