CLAIRE was baffled when Mutya collided with her at the front door. She was more perplexed when the petite woman did not greet her back. She watched her ran towards the stairs without looking back.
Still wondering at her behavior, her eyes went to the remaining person inside the office. Her hand was still on the door knob.
Julianna’s attention was on her. She was clearly stunned at what transpired a few minutes ago.
“That’s Mutya, right?” Julianna bowed her head before nodding. “Where is she going?”
“She did not tell me, Luna.”
“What happened?”
“I don’t know what you mean, Luna Claire.”
“Where’s Basha?”
“She went to the armory, Luna.”
Claire nodded. She marched toward Basha’s table. She occupied the vacant chair in front of it. She grabbed for the tote bag.
Jars of cookies were
