The Impervious Courier

Chapter 47.

Cory turned in the same instance in the direction of the voice. He took a firm stance in case it was another call of battle. But when he saw who it was, he dropped the vigor.

Walking towards him was Elaine. She looked quite worried and annoyed at the same time. The fusion of both emotions on her face made her look quite funny.

Cory was almost tempted to laugh because of her face, but he couldn't fuel the mirth. His mind was too bothered and boggled to entertain such a light feeling.

"Where have you been? Where did you go?" Elaine stopped right in front of him, akimbo.

Her face stiffened even more, making it very hard for Cory to hold it in. To distract the odds, Cory looked away from her.

When he looked away, his gaze fell on the box of meals. Something hit it at once.

"Oh shit! Mara. Her food!" Cory finally remembered.

"Now you know? Why did you leave both of us alone? You couldn't even inform either of us before leaving? Is that the right way to -"

Cory picked up the box and