A step into the settlement and all her companions immediately dropped to their knees, refusing to let her take another step.
"We are sorry the bird died. Don't be angry, Tessa, please." That was Valen with his usual childishness, making those ridiculous puppy eyes at her.
"Please, Tessa… please…" he continued dramatically.
Zephyr also tried to look apologetic as he slowly raised his head.
"Tessa, the head wasn't supposed to get thrown off…" he explained weakly.
Tessa blinked at him.
What the…
And his voice wasn't helping matters at all. He sounded like a strangled fish choking on hot oil.
Speaking of fish… why did that suddenly make her hungry?
"Hey, Tessa, why are you looking at me like that?" Valen shifted backward nervously because she had unknowingly licked her lips while staring at him. The moment she realized what she had done, she smacked herself on the forehead.
