Chapter 64: Fifteenth Floor, The Path to the Fortress (3)
“Damn it! Ugh, I just missed it.”
Alexei let out a deep sigh, and I could tell she was frustrated. Relaxing her face, she adapted to the situation. I was surprised she wasn’t eyeing the dagger greedily or longingly. Given how close we both were to the dagger, it would only be natural to feel at least some desire for it.
Yet, she relented far more easily than I had anticipated.
She groaned and ruffled her hair in exasperation. Her shoulders slumped regretfully, making her disappointment even more obvious.
“Shit! I swear, I had a feeling about this! Ugh!"
It was clear how much losing this opportunity pained her.
Well, I understand why she would be this upset.
Alexei had taken a considerable risk by walking opposite the arrow’s direction for nearly three hours. She probably was thinking if she had arrived just a bit earlier, the dagger would have been hers.
What should I say?