Chapter 148
Penelope blinked at Ahwin, her mind momentarily blank.
There was nothing inherently wrong with what he’d said—except for one thing.
‘How far ahead did he plan this whole "date" idea?’
Had all his persistence in feeding her potions been part of some grand scheme to prepare for this moment?
‘Is this what they call fattening up the prey?’
No, it wasn’t.
Ahwin grinned mischievously as he adjusted his robe.
“You won’t feel dizzy at high altitudes anymore.”
“Th-That’s not true!”
“Let’s start with something simple—like climbing a tall mountain. Your stamina’s overflowing, after all.”
His confident smile remained intact, and to Penelope’s dismay, he even began to hum a cheerful tune.
Hiking? She felt as if a dark cloud had suddenly loomed over her day.