Kapitel 169: 167: Family time

"You look like you've aged a few years. Something eating at your mind? Didn't I tell you to rest yesterday?" Tired eyes looked back at her companion and the heavy bangs beneath them spoke volumes about the state of the owner.

Neah heard Howl's words but they did not register inside her mind. It was too full of the worry and the 'what-if' scenarios going through her mind. Mostly because of the news Alester had presented her with.

As much as she did not like Alester, she could not deny that he was a talent scout and really good at getting information out when he wanted it to be. Neah was sure that any claim he made would have to hold meaning.

"I was going to rest but then Alester dropped a bomb on me. I'll inform you later what it was about but be careful with the Ablest representative" Neah whispered. She was tired but not tired enough to not be vigilant.