21. Trying to Explain

XENDAYA.

We returned to the castle, and I first have a bath. I didn’t realise just how hot it was until I was bathing in the cool water of my bath.

I didn’t take too long knowing Agnarr was on his way, and I didn’t want him to come in here whilst I was naked.

I get dressed quickly and when I have just finished getting dressed, and Yorna has finished fussing with me, I sense his presence.

I frown slightly, remembering what I saw earlier. If he wanted to make her jealous, then he shouldn’t have used me in that attempt. I don’t know what is going on between them, but they clearly like one another.

I remain sitting, deciding I’ll also ask if he knows where the pouch Mom gave me is. Surely someone must know, and I don’t think anything gets past him.

‘You are looking for a fight.’ Shayara says.

She’s silent and I’m grateful for it, but I know she is a little disheartened.

‘No, I am not. I simply want to know where the little package Mom gave me is.’

The door opens and there he stand