Chapter 122.

Rune.

I woke to the gentle warmth of sunlight filtering through the small window of the cabin. Blinking away sleep, I stretched and sat up, realizing I was still in Black's cabin. The events of last night came rushing back to me—the unexpected reunion with Black, the cozy cabin, the little talk we had. However, when I noticed the sun shining brightly, I realized I had slept in and Black did not bother to wake me.

Frowning, I slipped out of bed and padded to the door, intending to find Black and ask him to let me leave. To my surprise, he was nowhere to be found. A sense of unease settled in my chest as I searched the cabin, finding only silence and emptiness.

Resigned, I located a pen and paper on a nearby table and hastily scribbled a note:

Black,

I appreciate your hospitality, if you’re reading this it means I’ve gone. I’ll see you some other time.

Rune.

I folded the note and placed it on the kitchen counter, intending to leave immediately. But as I approached the door, I realized