James realized how foolish he had been.

Seeing Nina's presence and still doubting if she would come made James feel foolish. He thought she was just a stand-in. It definitely didn't make him look very smart.

"Of course, I knew," James said. "But I didn't have the chance to see you. By the way, where's Scarlett? Didn't she come with you?"

Nina's face fell at the mention of Scarlett. "We got separated. I don't know where she is now. I need to find her."

James paused, then reassured her, "We'll find her eventually. With her experience, she should be alright."

Nina wasn't sure if Scarlett was dead or alive, or if she had managed to escape. Ultimately, she needed to find a way to infiltrate the Pharaoh's territory.

Behind them, Chana noticed their close conversation and the way Nash looked at Nina. Seeing Nina's fair skin and features, she quickly deduced that this was the woman James had mentioned.

the only woman among them. Despite being in the village, Nina's presence disrupted the calm

attention and not be forgotten. She thought for a

the sound of a child

immediately caught

what's wrong?" Chana asked worriedly. "Put me down, I need to check on my

quickly set her down. She hobbled over and cradled the crying

James asked. "Did he

said, "Captain York, could you hold Chacha? He always listens

taken aback. She

dependency on Nash. She understood a woman losing her

mother. If you can't calm him

child, how

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