A couple days later, Jasmine had left her meeting with Aldric near the stream with a swirl of emotions filling her. Walking alone through the forest, her thoughts were consumed by the mysterious man she had encountered.
During their chat, her keen instincts told her that Aldric had some sneaky plans. He was dropping questions left and right, trying to dig up info about the valley, its hidden stuff, and the folks living there. But Jasmine, being no slouch, played it cool. She didn't spill the beans, keeping the valley's secrets locked up tight. She wasn't about to spill the tea to this interesting yet potentially sketchy guy.
Their meeting had left her with a sense of unease, as things got a bit intense. After their chat near the stream, Jasmine couldn't help but feel a rollercoaster of
