บท 147: XII: Smoke... Part 2

‘Selene, is there a meaning behind Mu’s name?’

‘I hadn’t thought about it. I don’t know.’

Hu closed his fist and hit his chest while looking at my feet.

“I am unworthy, mistress. But I will work hard the rest of my life to earn the gift you have given me.”

I couldn’t help but smile at the predictable answer. “Just fulfill your oath, Bao Hu, and all will be well.”

While we were still there, I opened my mouth to tell him about my plans and mission, armed with a confidence I hadn’t felt in ages.