Althea couldn't sleep that night because she couldn't get Allan out of her head. He had to have been present to overhear their conversation, or he would have sent someone, she knows that he is not the type to do so. But she never smelled him from the beginning, which is strange.

She watched as the sun began to rise from the riverbank. The river had returned to its normal size, but its banks were extremely dirty. Bathing would be difficult for a few days as she avoided the mud.

She takes a step back and changes into some clothes she purchased just before meeting Allan since she can't wear...