Complications

KAAN

We had buried the boy, saying a quick prayer so that his soul could travel safely in front of the Fates. I hoped that Moon Goddess showed her mercy since I doubted that the kid had been innocent. Fates knew I had witnessed children his age and younger committing sins adults could barely stomach hearing about. Not that any of those young pups had ever understood the true weight of their deeds. This was something only those who taught them understood, but those rarely cared.

I led Asena back to our tent, carefully locking the entrance. Then I walked to the so-called bath chamber and washed the smoke and ash off my face, hands, and hair. When I walked out from behind the curtains, Asena had already changed back to her sexy little nightgown. I hummed, appreciating the way the delicate fabric clung to her most delicious parts. I fixed my eyes on her as I walked to the bedroll.

She smiled nervously. “I know I shouldn't wear this right now, but... I sort of ran out of fresh clothes and—