Chapter 77: Her New Lab

"It's fine. I'm on the run and accused of something I didn't do. I'm in no position to be a diva about my research," Jenna said.

Pete eyed her, but he didn't say anything. He'd been quiet since they'd arrived. Having introduced them, he'd let them talk, only asking a few questions.

"Guess we better get to cleaning," Pete said.

Sather had brought in cleaning supplies and she snagged some of them to start in the far corner. It would allow her to think about what she wanted to do next. And maybe even a little bit about what might have led Sather to hide out in the woods so far away from everyone.

He hadn't spoken much about it. He'd seemed more interested in her work. Had it been goblins? Those thoughts led her to wonder about other supernatural creatures. She'd love to study them, but that could be inhumane. Although, did that word even apply?

"Jenna?" Pete said.

She must have been mumbling to herself. She straightened and stretched out her back. "We're making good progress. I should