It runs from the Great Wood, across these plains to the sea. “I’d seen the grassland from the trees but never dared to venture out.” And for the first time she thought to ask, “Where is it we are going?”
He stepped toward the river bank and beckoned for her to follow. The hair was thick and dark, but criss-crossed with bald lines where the scars of many battles remained. He reclined then, bringing her down on top of him. They stood that way for a long while. As if reading her mind, Grimbol quickly licked his fingers and returned them to their duty. Grimbol likely would have kept at it, but she rolled off of him, squeezing her legs tightly together and holding her pleasantly tingling crotch in her hand. I have business there, and you’ll be safe to start a new life.”
The enormity of her situation suddenly struck Aalina. She bucked and shook again. It’s alright.” It was the first time he had said her name, and it felt awkward and foreign on his tongue. He reclined then, bringing her down on top of him. From there they began to kiss more passionately. Despite herself, a small smile broke across her lips. It runs from the Great Wood, across these plains to the sea.
