435 Meat Puppet (Part 1)

Lith pondered for a while, thinking about why Kamila would have had such a change of heart so quickly. He remembered that she had never explained why she had been sent to Othre to him.

His only real clues were Jirni's words about trusting Kamila and how she had reacted to them.

"I'm aware we've known each other for barely two weeks and that you have no real reason to trust me." Lith said.

"So, if you need some space because something happened in your personal life, just tell me and I will not pry any further. Yet if someone from the army is pressuring you about our relationship, then I think I have the right to know.

"Because it wouldn't be just your problem, but our problem. You shouldn't be forced to shoulder such a burden alone. Whatever this is about, know that I'll not be part of your life unless you want me to be."