Mated To The Devil

Chapter 10: Deadly Nightshade

Natasha's POV

After running in circles for a couple of minutes, I finally found the exit of Valerian's company. And I was right; the building is so big that my feet started to hurt already from all the walking and running that I did.

Now that I'm finally outside, with all the noise of cars in the street and people walking on the sidewalk, I don't know where to go.

I'm new here in the city, and I didn't get a chance to explore, so now, I'm as lost as a newborn child.

"Hi, can I ask?" I approached a woman walking in front of me, and she stopped in her tracks, nodding at me.

"Where do you think I can find--" I trailed off, unable to finish what was I'm saying, when I realized that I shouldn't talk to people because Valerian might use it to find me so quickly if I interacted with humans. I have to be careful.

"Never mind, I got it." I smiled at her before I turned my back on her.

I'm in downtown right now, and I know it should be easy to find what I am looking for here.

I started walking, looking for a grocery store, and I got lucky because I found one big grocery store right away.

I didn't waste any more time and went inside.

I have very minimal time, and I have to move quickly. I feel like Valerian is already wondering why I'm not back yet from the bathroom. Still, I hope he'll get so busy with his meeting that he won't notice my absence.

There are so many aisles here full of goods because this is really a big convenience store, and even though my feet were already hurting, I went to look in every aisle and grabbed everything I needed.

And for the most essential ingredients, I went to the vegetables and greens aisle, but before I could even start looking for it, I saw the back door that led outside slightly open.

I roamed my eyes around the surrounding. There are several people here in the area, but they are all busy doing their thing, which is a good advantage for me.

Subtly, I walked towards the door and went out.

Fuck.

I was right.

I couldn't help but smile triumphantly when I saw what I was looking for.

When I saw a glimpse of it earlier while I was inside, my hope went up to the roof, and I'm so glad that I was right and destiny didn't disappoint me.

I don't know why there's something like this here, but whatever the reason, it doesn't concern me anymore. I'm just glad lady luck is on my side today.

I carefully picked it up and hid it.

I roamed my eyes around the surroundings one more time before going back inside the store.

Acting as normal as I could, I went back to picking items.

Nothing changed here. The people are still busy doing their groceries, and it seems like no one noticed that I went outside, got something, and went back.

I'm glad.

"Natasha."

I was busy picking cucumbers when I heard Valerian's voice.

My heart started to beat fast when I realized that I didn't hear him inside my mind this time.

He's here behind me.

I turned around and found him staring at me with his piercing eyes while his forehead was creased.

He looks like I just drained his patience, and it seems like it's not a good thing.