Chapter Seventy-seven

~ Zora

“But why?” I asked as I drew my pants up and reached for my t-shirt.

I had been working my way up, summoning courage to tell him about Tyler when he suddenly informed me about Mabel.

Immediately, our sexual mood turned sour and I swam out of the river. Nox also immediately followed after and now we were drying off in the sun and getting dressed.

“Maybe she wants to negotiate the release of her father.”

“That doesn’t seem like enough reason to discuss with you in private.” I replied.

Nox sighed. “I have no idea why she requested privacy from you," he began, "but I want to hear what she has to say."

I glanced at him, with defensive words on the tip of my tongue. but I swallowed them down, shook my head and looked away. "I agree. You should hear her out." I said, pulling my top over my head and wearing it.

Deep down, I wasn't in agreement. It was as clear as day that Mabel had a thing for Nox and her insisting on privacy with him irked me. The judgemental voice at the back of