87 Andrias Laugh (2/2)
With a relieved smile on his face, Alexander dismisses the man across from him, making it so only he was left in the tent. Immediately, his head rolls back on his chair and his entire body loosens as he pinches the bridge of his nose, a pained look scrunching up his face and his breathing becomes noticeably rougher.
'That damn poison is still in effect!...' Alexander complains internally, a heavy sigh escaping his lips. If it were not for the sake of keeping appearances for his men and his daughter, he would have passed out long ago and it only now that he can finally relax. The hand clutching the bridge of his nose loosens and falls to his side and his eyes close softly as sleep overtakes him...
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Nothing was found after a whole days investigation and upon waking up, Alexander called off the search and told everyone to rest another night before they head off for Falcon City proper. This was to allow himself and his daughter some more rest.
Finally, the next morning, preparation to head off began. Tents were being stored away in Magic Pockets and a good communal breakfast was being ate in haste. If they wanted to reach Falcon City before sundown, they would have to rush somewhat. Another reason for the haste was the fear of another attack. The sooner everyone was back in the confines of the capital city, the sooner everyone would finally feel a modicum of safety.
”Aaah!” Lexa let out an un-brazened yawn as she squeezed through the drapes of her tent and felt contented when a soft breeze fluffed her silver fur. Her wounds would still take a little time to heal, but her exhaustion had mostly evaporated and her heightened emotions had finally calmed to normalcy. Things were made even better when Andria came rushing out behind her, a healthy colour to her cheeks.
”I told you to wait!” Andria huffed, scrambling after she almost tripped in her rush.
”There's no waiting for food!” Lexa declared, a loud grumble of her stomach sounded just at that moment, as if backing her up. ”I haven't in a whole day!”
With that, Lexa rushed off towards the smell of food and Andria followed foot, grumbling behind her. ”Leave some for Andria!”
Around them, those that overheard their conversation let small smiles light up their face as some let out breaths of relief. They couldn't help but praise this young master of theirs, she was truly tough for a young 4 year old.
”Good morning Daddy!” Andria greeted with a eccentric wave as she and Lexa stumbled into a congregation of people eating in front of a large fire where food was being cooked on skewers. Alexander was there, a skewer in hand and his cheeks inflated with food. Andria couldn't help but tease her father at the comical sight. ”Hehe, apparently it isn't only Lexa who was starving!”
”Breakfast is the most important meal after all.” Alexander gulped down his food and smiled at his daughter. Despite the teasing smile on her face, Alexander couldn't feel any happier. Because his daughter was finally smiling again.
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End of Book 3!
Book 4 will have a little bit of time jumping and shouldn't be that long :D
I know my release rates for the last month or two have been terrible, and I can't promise that it will improve, but just know that I'm still working on this series. My main problem the last month was that I was really struggling with writing these emotional scenes and still I'm not really happy with it, but oh well. Things should be happier from now on and hopefully more easier for me to write. Fingers crossed!