After the introductions, the older woman asked,

“Would you like anything for a snack? For dinner?”

“Not tonight, Dona Lúcia. Tomorrow you can make us something really good. Today’s just for resting, alright?”

She smiled, nodded, and left with her husband.

Thor stepped into the house, Celina following close behind. He went upstairs, walking down the hallway, and without even glancing at her, said,

“I’ll show you the room where you’ll be sleeping.”

Celina froze for a second. The weight of his wor