Chapter 103

"Where have you been?" Massa asked haughtily as Prita stepped into his room, holding a duffel bag.

"Why, I went shopping."

"Shopping? You went shopping? Whatever for? If you need something, you should have told me, and I would have gotten it."

"I didn't want to stress you. You already have a lot on your plate, and I hate to be a burden."

"You're my mate, Prita. It's my duty to take care of you."

"Let's not get into all that. I thought you'd even be happy to see me healthy and alive."

"I am happy and I'm not. Prita, you could have died. Someone could have seen you and killed you."

She rolled her eyes. "I'm already dead. The person won't have to do much."

"Prita!"

"What? I was sick of staying indoors. Massa, if I wanted to stay indoors, I would have returned to my tomb. How do you expect me to stay indoors on Christmas eve?"

"It's for your safety! How do you think I would be if something happened to you?"

"I can take a