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Chapter 10

Ana rested her head on the side of the bath. It felt deliciously cold, but she could still feel the heavy air hangover. It was so humid that sweat formed on her brow.

It was high noon. It was otherwise known as Nochten’s most dangerous time. Dangerous because it was the hottest part of the day.

“Hah,” Ana groaned. She sloshed in the water for relief. The water was still cooler than the air.

I’m glad I went in when I did. Ana thought, feeling her body sore from riding.

As soon as she was in, she bathed and napped for the afternoon. It was a Nochten custom for both sexes to do so during the hotter months. But Ana found it more than just hiding from the sun. It meant she was given time to her thoughts.

No Aunt or Uncle. And no Mykhol to burst in. Ana thought, sloshing in the water.

Beyond her, Ana could hear a crane coo as cicadas buzzed. Their drowning gave Ana peace. She pushed to duck down and resurface with a cool gasp.

“Naska?” Ana rubbed open her eyes. Naska stepped forward dress
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