Kiss or kill

While the investigation for the murder of Orroc was ongoing, it seemed to have shot The Martoshi's paranoia into the sky and she was there with her all morning, humming songs that made Freya's head hurt. The female was desperate for her to survive and Freya thought it would break her when she finally disappeared. The sooner the better though, so that the Martoshi can get into the business of creating another heir, if it wasn't already too late for her.

Finally, the Martoshi was called upon and her nanny took over. This one was a simple female and half an hour later, she was snoring wildly. Freya silently climbed out of the cot, pulled her cloak from its hiding place and threw it on.

After watching the outskirts for a good while, she figured out the pattern of the patrolling giants. They did seem at alert, on the lookout for something. It would be tough but she thought she and Adrian would be able to leave.

Excited, she left to find him, tracing his scent.

Some minutes later, she