Chapter 101: Nyra’s POV

Mirna’s house smelled like roasted herbs, fresh bread, and something warm and buttery that made my stomach rumble in a way that reminded me I hadn’t eaten properly after breakfast.

Roe and I slipped inside while Axel was already in the kitchen, sleeves rolled up, trying and failing miserably to be helpful.

“No. NOT THAT!”

Smack.

Axel yelped as Mirna hit him with a wooden spoon.

“What did I do this time?” he protested.

“You breathed too close to the ...