The next day, I saw Cress, talking to Archer, assigning him and some other people some jobs to secure her land while I stared at her from afar. Leaning my shoulder against the pillar, I folded my arms, staring at her, talking to them and I noticed how velvet-like her tone was. After being done with them, she turned to leave and saw me. Stopping, she passed me a smile and I asked. “Are you okay?” I asked, worried about her condition as she was weakened badly after throwing up. “Yeah, I am much better.” Her smile grew wider, nodding. “Great.” Turning, I took a step closer, my smile growing wider. “You sound happy?” She asked nervously, tugging her hair behind her hair, averting her gaze. “Let’s sneak out again. Just you and me.” I offered, extending my hand out for her to hold so we

