'What kind of idiot hired them?' If the goal was to kill her, you'd think they would have done some basic research into what she was capable of. But no, they were treating her like she was just some clueless girl on a date.
Even Sparrow had noticed. He'd caught up to her near the market's edge, tilted his head, and gave her a look that clearly said, 'Are you seeing this?'
Kaya just nodded.
Whatever. They weren't a threat. They were a joke.
That day, Kaya didn't bother with anything else. She returned to the inn, ate a calm dinner, and went to her room. She fell asleep almost instantly, not giving the four stooges another thought.
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In the shadows of her room, Cutie sat silently, watching her breathe. He'd been there for an hour, a silent guardian.
He wasn't worried. He'd already dealt with the mongoose and the fox—a few well-placed threats and the reveal of a very sharp knife had sent them scrambling.
