“Curiosity indulged is often satisfied on a jagged edge of regret”
“Curiosity indulged is often satisfied on a jagged edge of regret”As Viviana gathered the aberrant array of belongings into the large satchel, her hands quivered. To take tangible action in the search for Lapaccia filled Viviana with a sense of power, of action. The risk of it, the blatant idiocy, fired her adrenaline. Jemma entered the room, shaking out a cloak.
“Are you sure you want this?” Jemma held it out from her body, barely holding it with thumb and forefinger, crinkled nose turned as far from the garment as possible.
“Yes, I am quite sure,” she replied, folding it into the satchel. “We are ready.”
As the two women made for the door, Viviana repeated a litany of instructions, a prayer recited many times over the
