Chapter 63
"Fine, I can manage on my own," Euphoria muttered to the closed door.
She dragged the heavy wooden tub into her hut and began the tedious process of ladling in hot water. It was exhausting work, and by the time the tub was full, she was drenched in sweat. She eagerly climbed in, the warmth finally soothing her muscles.
As she soaked, it occurred to her that her cycle was a bit late this month. She'd been so swept up in the chaos of the past few weeks that she'd lost track of the dates, but given the sheer stress of her journey, she wasn't surprised. Nature had a way of reacting to such things.
Surprisingly, the very next morning, her period arrived. To her relief, there was no pain this time. Since it wasn't mating season, the local females likely wouldn't have any "Ficus Fruit"—the soft, absorbent plant she usually used—so she had to rely on Hayes to help her forage.
