Annabel's POV
"So, we're like blind men looking for an artifact that we have no idea about?" I quipped a hint of sarcasm in my voice. The situation we found ourselves in was undeniably absurd.
Lombard, who had reluctantly agreed to let me accompany him on this mission, groaned in exasperation. "Remind me again why I agreed to let you come with me to look for this artifact?"
I couldn't help but smirk, knowing full well that Lombard's decision to have me by his side was far from voluntary. "You needed my help, Lombard. I have a knack for finding things."
Lombard's eyes rolled heavenward, a clear indication of his exasperation. "Right, because your 'knack' has been so useful in the past."
I shrugged, undeterred by his snarky comment. "Well, we're in this together now, so you might as wel
