The day went by roughly, coupled with the workload at the office. What started as a good day had ended halfway through because of the information my beta gave me. I didn’t understand why her uncle would bring him over, coercing her to be with him. I had sent the warrior to inform her uncle that I would be coming to see him, and, funny enough, his response didn’t sound odd.

The warrior even had to call me so I could speak to him for confirmation, which he seemed pleased about.

I left the ...