He circled my puckered center, teasing the entrance expertly until it was popping and winking on its own, opening to receive him. She’s a dark-blood! Xxnx The archers rained arrows on her, the engineers loosed their ballistae, and she yawned, letting the projectile bounce off her shield. She is not invincible!”
“Would you care to share your knowledge with the group, Lord Ternias?” I queried, “Or will she be repelled by your bluster?” I turned to Leveria, “You said that we would outlast the hardships the winter would bring, but our army won’t even make it through the second winter month. You’re betraying him.” And even as I said it, I felt like a terrible hypocrite. “Yes.” He grunted, “Thank you for your hospitality, my queen.”
“The pleasure was mine.” I smiled, and watched him walk away, escorted by Sir Raftas.
