Untrustworthy?

Shocked at his reaction to her response, she stopped along with him. “Well don’t act surprised, dear.” As she gestured towards the empty woods she spoke with ease. “I am a female, you are a strange male, and what if you take advantage of me?” As the sun started to move slowly down, she thought about which way the portal would be. She could always create one, but there were dangers that came with that, such as this man turning her in. It was paramount she waited until they left Verden property.

“I can’t trust you, you can’t trust me- not to mention if we are being honest, you will slow me down.” Hands fell down at her side and she cocked her head, giving him a sorrowful look. It wasn’t that she didn’t want a companion, it was that she didn’t need one. He could only cause trouble for her or Ms. Hibiscus. If his intentions with her were not pure, she could get to Ms. Hibiscus before Artem.