Chapter 37 Analysis

• *Sylvester’s POV*
• Wondering about Stradanie's recent demeanour has left me perplexed. It's been weeks since I last saw her, and her waning enthusiasm remains a puzzle. As the Torres party approaches, her lack of engagement raises concerns.
• Observing her while she slept, an unsettling thought crept in – could she be using me? Considering all I've done for her, I decided to conduct a test. Snuggling up beside her, the warmth of her body eventually lulled me to sleep unwillingly.