Secret Meeting

Back at the forest base, Noah had just finished his daily meeting with Reginald, discussing various tasks they needed to tackle.

From the corner of his eye, he noticed Ella walking into one of the warehouses.

"Then I will see you at the same time tomorrow," he said to Reginald respectfully.

Reginald smiled and excused himself to find his wife.

Noah quietly slipped over to the warehouse where he had seen Ella go. It was the housing items warehouse, and when he entered, he didn't see anyone inside.

Walking further in, he weaved through the various shelves, looking for the familiar woman. He finally spotted her rummaging through a basket in the clothing section.

He glanced around the warehouse once more, ensuring that no one else was around, then snuck up behind her.

To prevent Ella from screaming, he quickly reached around and placed his hand over her mouth.

Ella jolted upright, startled that someone else was there with her.