As planned, Amara and Vida went back to the mage's cottage. From a distance, Amara saw Azer standing under the tree next to the house, looking in their direction. She couldn't help but sigh in relief after not seeing the other woman with him.
Did he come alone? Amara asked herself. She hoped he did.
Azer approached her mount silently and extended his hand, hoping Amara would take them. His face said it all. How he missed her and how he wanted so much to touch her. He was only holding back because Amara seemed like she'd run and hide if he so much did what he wanted.
As soon as they entered, Vida asked with eagerness, "Did you find it, Your Eminence?"
Azer still couldn't get used to that address, so he paused after hearing Vida call the mage with the respectful title. He stood silently behind Amara who sat across the mage, while Vida sat next to her.
