"They warned me not to get too relaxed, that you could change your mind by morning."
"And what did you say to that?"
"Of course I told them, say what you want, Zuri is mine! And he will remain so even when the morning comes and for the other morning's to come."
Her words were filled with pride and possession—he could hear it, and it eased some of the tension that had gripped him since he was at the tavern.
"Good girl." he stroked her head and she smiled.
"You? How was your time away from me? I heard you were dragged off by James and the rest."
He dragged in a long breath and let it out as he wrapped his arms around her figure and pressed her closer to his chest.
It was the same. They questioned me endlessly and made me go through a lot of tests." He spoke as though he were complaining to someone far stronger, someone who would fight on his behalf.
"If I know you well, you must have defeated them all…" she said proudly. He chuckled and gave a small nod.
