(West Fortress, Bitter Maja)
(Nevare's POV)
Nevare stared blankly at Artur as he walked out of her room. Artur turned back to look at Nevare with a hesitant expression, but Nevare quickly responded with a smile that made Artur smile in return.
Without waiting for Artur to say anything, Gupita shut the door. Nevare's smile vanished, replaced by a look of disgust.
She quickly headed to the washroom, scrubbing her hands vigorously as if she had just touched something vile.
While she was busy cleaning himself, Moku suddenly embraced her from behind.
Moku kissed the top of Nevare's head deeply, as if trying to inhale the fragrance of her hair. Instantly, Nevare's human form shifted back to his Valkyrie form.
"Don't ever ask me to do that again!" Nevare snapped bitterly.
"Sorry, but he's our quickest way into human territory," Moku replied with a slight smile.