They ogres quickly positioned them fifty yards in front of the row of throwers, then loaded the great iron spears, and loosed. I know blood when I see it.” She narrowed her eyes, “You weren’t going to tell me, were you?!”
“Furia, I just wanted to—”
“Don’t give me that ‘I just wanted to protect you’ bullshit!” She snapped, “You were content with roping me into a suicide mission if Yavara invaded, but now I’m helpless and made of glass?!”
I took two deep breaths, then let them out slowly. He’s shown to be untrustworthy.”
“You and I share that opinion,” Arthur said, “but Father insists that Ternias is the most Lowland-friendly Highlander.”
“He’s a pragmatic opportunist. Their tongues exited me, and my holes were left swollen and open. Furia’s demeanor turned loving once the catharsis left her. I undulated with the lethargic motions of our debauchery, my cheeks spreading behind me, my chest sinking beneath me, my shoulders pinching back. I could tell I was getting to him. Thank you all for such a warm welcome! He would carry the shame, but he had learned. After today, I will not be in your bed until the spring.”
His brow furrowed. I smiled around his shaft. It would only take five-hundred to kill this rebellion in the crib.
