I nodded slowly. “I just need a moment.”
I strolled to the window, thinking over my options until Aksala and I decided on what we would do. I focused on the outcome of our shifted plan to quell my rage until I could push it away enough to let my logic overtake my emotions.
The sky was still black, but there was a fuzziness around the edges. I scanned the treeline, and I saw some movement. I knew I was looking for him. I tried to focus on anything else. He would come when he could.
Why did I already miss him?
I do, too - Aksala said - Last night was… nice.
Nice - I repeated - Nice is an understatement.
She barked a laugh, and we went over the plan for today, step by step, accounting for any mishaps. It calmed me, and when I came back to myself, to a person I recognized who I could
