You Little Shit

Archer looked at Natalia before answering with a tired smile as the treatment was affecting him, ''Betrayal is horrible but it's not the end of things.''

The older woman beamed warmly as she continued weaving her spell, her delicate yet powerful movements filling the room with an otherworldly energy. The pressure of the spell weighed heavily on his body, lulling him into a deep, unintentional sleep.

Several hours later, the spell was complete. Natalia leaned over him, her touch gentle, while waking him up with a pretty smile. ''Wake up, handsome,'' she whispered, her voice carrying a mix of affection and playfulness.

As he blinked awake, still groggy, she continued. ''I'm heading out to meet Sofia,'' she added, smoothing her robes. ''I'll see you in a few days. Take care of yourself until then.''