The group followed Tessa as she led them toward a calmer part of the river.
Fresh water flowed around large smooth rocks while schools of fish darted beneath the surface, their silver scales flashing whenever sunlight touched them.
Tessa stopped at a suitable spot and pointed toward the water.
"Right here."
The snake beastmen immediately obeyed.
They watched carefully as she demonstrated how to place the trap before lowering it into the river exactly as instructed.
Once the trap disappeared beneath the water, everyone waited.
Tessa folded her arms and stared at the river with a serious expression.
Inside, however, she was panicking.
If these people knew I've never done this before, they might lose all confidence in me.
She quietly rubbed her forehead.
"If this fails, I'll probably die from embarrassment."
"Did you say something, Tessa?"
Leonard's deep voice startled her.
She looked up and immediately noticed him staring.
Again.
Specifically at her lips.
