CHAPTER 181: WHITE SHEEP

SERAPHINA’S POV

I'm crippled for a moment, exhausted from the outburst, still recovering from the shock of almost killing them. My guilt only grows worse with each passing second. I wish there were a way I could go back to the room, or at least track down Artemis.

I'm tired and hungry, wishing we had waited for food before embarking on this quest.

Movement in the corner of my eye catches my attention while I wallow, and I look up to just barely see someone peeking from around the corner.

"Hello?" I call out eagerly, hoping they're here to help.

There’s no response, but I can see a shadow from the side, a small shadow, suggesting it's a child.

My hope rises again.

"Please, please, I'm lost and need help finding someone," I plead, rushing to my feet and dusting off my pants.

A small head peeps out—a little girl with dirt-brown hair mostly concealed under an oversized beanie, wearing rough clothes. She looks about ten, appearing scared, yet her eyes remain sharp and cautious.

"It’s gonn