Zephyr was astonished. “Mr. Irwin, you’re… minding this too?”

“What? I can’t?” Rowan glared at him. “I’m—”

He was hesitant to speak halfway through his sentence. He coughed. “You two haven’t gotten married, right? What do you think it looks like when you sleep together before you’re married!?”

Zephyr glared at him.

He had no idea what was up with Rowan. He was sometimes nice to him, but he picked on him most of the time. When he was nice to him, though, it was because of Cordelia.

“Zephyr!” Cordelia ran to the front and waved at him excitedly. “Come look, quickly!”

“What is it?”

“This is a mountain spring, right?” She said with a smile, “I see that it’s flowing down from the mountain.”

“This means that there’s fresh water here!” Zephyr smiled as well. He then scanned around and observed carefully, going to a tree.

“What is it?”

“Centrolis has this tree too…” He considered it and said, “This means that we’re not far from Centrolis.

“Josiah and the others should be able to find us here soon.”

“Rowan nodded. “The weather here is similar to Centrolis’, and I’ve seen Centrolis’ map. There are a few small islands by the side that aren’t developed.

well be on one

his eyes and saw a hint of a smile

confident. As they returned to the cabin, they discussed what they would do

not tell the time, Cordelia suggested carving a line on the table

so they dried the sheets on the deck while the sun was out. Other

to make food taste

slipped by

was chilly. Rowan looked afar, sitting on the deck. The moon was quiet and gentle like the water. It

When he turned around, he saw

This is

Rowan was surprised.

like this.” Zephyr snorted. “Cordelia asked me to

“Cordelia…”

say her name

A small smile flashed across his face when he took

to him

drinking too much.” Rowan pursed his lips. “And I notice you smoke a lot.

Zephyr scowled.

won’t tell Cordelia.”

know.” Zephyr’s answer

“You’ll only be able to protect Cordelia when you protect yourself

opened a can of beer and looked at the older man with a complex gaze.

you?” Rowan pressed his lips together. “You don’t

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