'Oh? Her English is actually pretty good. Saves me the trouble of finding a translator,' Ray thought as he turned back and gave Leah a bright, almost sunny smile.

"Ray. Ray Morley," he said.

Leah couldn't help taking a step forward. "Will we meet again?"

"If fate allows, of course."

Without looking back, Ray walked farther and farther away.

Leah did not follow. Instead, she hoisted her freshly caught fish and headed back toward the ice houses.

She was certain—she would meet this Gohaven ma