Page 19 of I Dated a Retired Hero

“Oh. Well, I will leave you to your rest.”

“It could take twelve hours. I am still working off the exertion from the dead zone.”

Veru nodded. “I understand. No one will disturb you.”

“Thank you. Good night.” She looked out the window. “Day. Erm. Whatever.”

“See you when you rise.”

“Thank you.”

Litha walked to the bed and sank into the blankets and pillows. It was so fluffy.

She settled and kept her suit on but was out in under a minute.

There was nothing like being away from the demands of home like being in a strange yurt in the middle of nowhere.

Chapter Four

It was music that wokeher. She got up, had some bread and cheese, sipped some water, and made a sandwich of smoked meat and more cheese. She left her little house with the sandwich and water.

The music was classical and a challenging piece. Litha wandered in the direction of the music and found a teenager dancing in an open shed with a wooden floor. A few people were watching, and Litha joined them while eating her breakfast. The young woman was good. Very good.

Litha finished her meal and drank her water. When it was gone, she just enjoyed the practice.

When the dancer took a break, the instructor came in, yelling at the girl in Erradian. Litha frowned. She caught some of it, and she was calling her sloppy and lazy. When the instructor waved her arm toward the crowd, Litha heard, “Even that cow could do better.”

Litha smiled and slowly spoke in Erradian. “Challenge accepted.”

The instructor paled. “Madame, I didn’t mean to insult you.”

“No problem. Let’s see if this cow could do better.” She stepped forward and turned to the young girl. “A duet, or do you want to watch?”

“I would like to watch, miss.”

“Okay.” The instructor was nervous, but she started the playback.

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