Astrid's POV
The rabbit roasted well. Another ‘thank you’ gesture. While I hoped to keep the pendant hidden from others' eyes, I knew it was connected to one of those powerful families.
Why did he give it to me?
Simply a gift for wrapping his hand? Or was it a symbol of his loyalty as a Moon worshiper? I will take it as simply a gift.
I pushed a roasted rabbit leg into his hand. “Eat slowly. It's hot." I warned as I poked the fireplace with a charred stick.
He gave it a careful look before smelling it.
If he was this careful about roasted meat, then what did he eat around here? A wild man should eat wild things.
He finally took a bite. His face was straight as he chewed. Did he enjoy it? Or did he endure it because I was there?
I sighed for the hundredth time. "You will need
