FREYA “Come out of hiding, Darius.” I called out to the man cowering behind some shrubs. Hesitantly, he revealed himself, coming out of his hiding place with his chin held high like he was not shivering on his feet a moment ago. “You are back sooner than I expected...I am not sure what to make of that.” I said, eyeing Darius surreptitiously from underneath my lashes. He fiddled with the handle of his pouch, matching my gaze without saying a word. “Well?” I asked him, stretching my hand towards him. “Where is it?” Darius eyed my hand for a moment, looking up to meet my questioning gaze before slowly dipping his hands into his bag. “Hurry up, We do not have much time!” I snapped at him, snatching the vial from his hand as he retrieved it from his bag. “Nasty b***h…” Darius muttered an

