Chapter 38: Tell me

Rae’s POV

While In the carriage Jeong has been awfully quiet. When I glance over at him, he is just sitting there with his arms and legs crossed, eyes closed. He remains silent but I can tell the further along we get the more his face tenses like if he’s mulling over something. When the carriage finally reaches the outskirts of town and makes it’s way down a country styled road Jeong finally breaks the silence.

“What did my father tell you while I was gone?” his eyes still closed slightly furrowed.

“He asked why I decided to help you.” as I was somewhat still looking out the carriage window only half way looking at him.

Opening his eyes he looks at me “What did you tell him?”

“Only that I knew my options and Zviad frightened me.” what else could I have said?

“Was that all?” with a concerned look on his face.

I can’t help but