178 Sweet scent

Ephraim's lips curved into a smile as he neared his room and sensed Darcy waiting for him inside. He opened the door and stepped in and she quickly stood up from his bed. She was worried. 

"Ephraim," she hurried over and wrapped her arms around him. "What took you so long? I worried something happened and didn't know whether to speak to someone or not." 

He hugged her back, his smile widening. "Don't worry. I have managed to survive for so many years. I have learned many tricks to avoid danger and death." 

She drew back and smiled at him. "I don't know how you did it."