Chapter 25 : Warm And Seducive

~VANNIE~

Maeve let her come to the gates under the condition that she wear a cloak. Vannie did, even though she thought it was useless. The Inlanders would find her out immediately she came in. Some of them already knew her scent.

But it turned out they didn't notice her, after all. The smell of destruction and disappointment was everywhere, and the Inlanders didn't seem in the mood to socialize even there was this clear sense of solidarity amongst them.

Crom hadn't told her she needed to socialize with the Inlanders or gain their trust, and she wasn't planning to, but the thought of physical exertion was exciting. She hadn't been able to do anything other than mix herbs in the apothecary, and even though her wolf was dormant, her body still wanted to move.

Luckily, Maeve understood her need, and didn't say anything once Vannie began to lift the metal casks that fell from the Inland walls.