Chapter 26: Kiss

Zain had worried about leaving her alone, but he'd wanted to bring her something of worth. Something that would show her how much he valued her. What a good warrior he would be to her. And something that would make her want to do the first knowing with him. He couldn't wait anymore. His body demanded hers.

The way she laughed, as if she laughed and cried at the same time, worried him until she looked up at him, and he saw the light in her beautiful eyes. He'd pleased her. That one look made the trip to the abbey worth it. He'd used precious energy to remain camouflaged to get into the abbey and more energy to find the hidden room. He'd thought about asking her for directions, but he'd wanted to surprise her. Now he knew that he had pleased and surprised her. Surely, she wanted to do the first knowing with him right away.