Chapter 23: The Trade

“Thank you for that,” Mildid said to Cecilia as they walked to the door of her home. “That blade is far more powerful than he realizes.”

“I want something from you,” Cecilia said, getting right to the point.

“Yes, I figured,” Mildid answered, opening the door for Cecilia. They once again entered the amazing room where Mildid practiced her craft.

Mildid immediately dropped into her chair and began packing her pipe.

Cecilia looked at Mildid from the other side of the fire. “I love it here,” she said. “I don’t want to leave.”

Mildid squinted at her. “But it’s not in your nature to stay.”

Looking away, Cecilia nodded. “I know.”

“But you want to stay anyways?”

“Yes! More than anything!” Cecilia said anxiously, looking at Mildid again. “I want to stay and be with Detrick.”