If she allowed him to see it she would be no different from anyone else to him, and therefore of no account. She felt the familiar leap of excitement, anticipation and wonder within her breast, and quickly tried to dismiss it. She drew her knees up and clasped her arms around them, resting her chin on their tops. She grinned in devious anticipation and straightened in the deep grass, wiping water from her sun-browned skin. The warriors splashed into the creek, splattering her liberally.
He grinned- More like a wood nymph, I would say. I did not say you presented an unattractive sight, Alix. His rider, who had yet to see her, rode unconcernedly through the meadowlands. She heard the jingle of bit and bridle and the heavy snort of the big stallion. Sunlight glittered off the gold of his mount's trappings and painted the chestnut warhorse bright red. No, my lord, she responded promptly, very solemn and So, you wish to see Homana's prince take an unexpected bath, he said menacingly, but she saw the amusement in his eyes.Ĭarillon, he said firmly. What have you been doing harvesting all the flowers? You are fair covered with them. The prince stared down at her quizzically, one tawny eyebrow rose. A ruby signet ring flashed on the forefinger of his right hand, reminding her of his rank and the enormity of his presence before her. He sighed and dismissed the topic with an idle wave of his hand. The animal reacted to her unexpected appearance with alacrity.
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