Chapter33:

She stared at him for a moment before she closed her blue eyes, not moving, and took a deep breath. When she opened her eyes again, she said nothing, only slowly turned her head so that she could see what she was working on, and he imagined there were things she could not say. Kit paused in her sewing to wipe away more blood and then picked up the needle again. A glance across the room told him no one was paying them any mind, and unable to help himself any longer, he reached up and tucked a loose curl behind her ear, letting his fingertips trace down her neck, just brushing against her soft skin. She acted as if she hadn’t even noticed, though he could see a blush rising up her cheeks. “Are you leaving soon?” she asked as he settled his hand on his knee. “Yes, as soon as I can. Everything is set to go.” “Aeros is ready to leave again? Won’t he miss that filly in the barn, the one he’s so fond of?” He chuckled, thinking he had a lot in common with his horse. “I am sure he will, but we