The Dragonswarm
“Knight of the People 1. Knight of the People My feet itched to flee, and my fingers itched for a sword. Sweat slicked my palms despite the chill in the air. My eyes flicked around the little stone-walled garden, taking in every detail of the terrain. My heart pounded, and my limbs tingled.
But my adversary held no fear. This certainly wasn't an enemy I could conquer, and I wasn't willing to run. I took a slow, calming breath and turned to face my fate.
Isabelle smiled.
She was lovel...y. She wore a light cotton dress with a white knit shawl that hid her shoulders and showed off her sun-dark skin. She kicked a foot idly, at her ease on the white marble bench surrounded by winter blossoms. Her eyes followed a falcon soaring in the middle distance, and my eyes followed hers.
Without looking my way, she swallowed once. "We need to talk, Daven." "Of course." My right hand twitched toward hers and then twitched back.MoreLess
But my adversary held no fear. This certainly wasn't an enemy I could conquer, and I wasn't willing to run. I took a slow, calming breath and turned to face my fate.
Isabelle smiled.
She was lovel...y. She wore a light cotton dress with a white knit shawl that hid her shoulders and showed off her sun-dark skin. She kicked a foot idly, at her ease on the white marble bench surrounded by winter blossoms. Her eyes followed a falcon soaring in the middle distance, and my eyes followed hers.
Without looking my way, she swallowed once. "We need to talk, Daven." "Of course." My right hand twitched toward hers and then twitched back.MoreLess
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