Lessons and leaving.

The second town

Leiya

I noticed the expression in Willis's eyes when he called out her name. It was one of disgust, even hate.

“Yes,” I muttered. “That's my sister, and her husband Xerian.”

I wasn't sure but it looked like I caught him rolling his eyes.

“And you said they left that same night?” I kept my eyes on Willis while I asked the pretty server.

“Yes,” she replied casually. "I helped take her husband to Willis's home.”

The high tone she used to narrate the memory showed she was also surprised.

“By sunrise, I went to check if they were okay, but they were gone.”

I looked long and hard at the young man sitting across from me. He had his eyes on the table. Whatever was the reason behind Nayla and a sick Xerian leaving in the thick of night, I knew he had something to do with it.

“Willis,”

I called. He immediately looked up at me. He wasn't expecting his name to be