Plans Changed

The next morning, Jeslyn woke up feeling somewhat. Throughout their preparation to return to the city, she didn't say much. However, before taking the yacht to leave the island, she said; 

"Maverick, I want to return to Country Y. I'll join you in Country M in three days." 

She was supposed to go with Maverick to see Valen, but now she was changing her mind. It was weird, so Maverick asked.

"Why?"

"I'm not healthy," she replied. 

"What's wrong?" He placed a palm on her forehead. She wasn't burning up.

Jeslyn brushed his hand off. "My period will be here probably tomorrow," she replied, a little irritated. 

"Oh," Maverick nodded slowly. That must have been the reason she didn't want him to come inside her last night. 

"Does it hurt?" 

Jeslyn shook her head. "It has gotten better over the years. Just some discomfort," she replied.