Chapter 33. The Deal

Chantel Raven

"What do we need to what?!" I asked, looking at Aldric, my eyebrows shooting up.

"You heard that right. We need to stay here for another night," Aldric answered.

"I'm not staying with him again. I'll need another room," Lexcis laughs when I point at him, a mischievous glint in his eye.

"And here I thought we were making some progress," Lexcis whispered, a playful tone in his voice. His face turns serious again, he gets up from his side of the table, and approaches me. "Would you like to stroll with me through the garden?" He implores while extending his hand out for me to take, a confident smile on his face.

"I wouldn't. But I don't think I have much of a choice," I reply, crossing my arms, trying to maintain my composure.

"Indeed," he smirks, his eyes gleaming.

I stood up without taking his hand. This whole thing is creating a weird dynam