Chapter 31

“I want to do it. I want to go back.”

Movement and a waft of spicy air, a slight breeze, caught my attention. Artemis had tired of my inquisitiveness as well.

“It is not something to rush into, Otto. Perhaps once your abilities have been restored, it is something you could consider.” As Delphine kept talking, I also listened for the creak of the stairs, to try to follow Artemis’s exit. “It is important to realize there are many variables.”

“Could someone else with…Goodbye, Artemis.”

The creaking stopped. “I thought I could sneak out without interrupting.” He spoke from the doorway. “But you remembered I was here.”

“Of course, I did,” I said.

“Ah. Well, I hope you get the answers you are seeking.”

“Thanks. See you around?”

“Perhaps.”