Sower of Dreams (The Gods' Dream Trilogy) by Debra Holland

Author:Debra Holland
Language: eng
Format: mobi, epub
Tags: Romance, Love Story
Published: 2013-12-15T14:00:00+00:00

CHAPTER SIXTEEN

Khan wasn’t sure if he wanted to shake Daria or embrace her. In the light of the statue, the tears made her eyes shine jade green. Wisps of drying blonde hair escaped from her braid and curled around her face, but failed to soften the rigid set of her jaw.

He chilled his voice, hoping to penetrate the shield she’d thrown up to block herself from him. “My life is my choice. To fight or hide is my choice.”

“No. I’m leaving. Thaddis will follow me, and you’ll be safe.”

“That is your choice. However, this is my new home. Invaders with evil in mind have to be stopped. So I’m still going to fight Thaddis. Perhaps it’s better if I don’t have to worry about your safety, too.” Just as well she didn’t know about his lack of fighting experience. Let her think of him as the valiant warrior.

Daria bit her lip.

He watched the inner struggle play across her face.

Relaxing her shoulders, she said, “Then we’ll fight side by side.”

He reached out and brushed a finger across her cheek. “Or back to back.”

“Or back to back.”

This wouldn’t do. He’d never be able to think straight if he stared at her, touched her. He needed some distance. “Are you hungry?”

“Why, yes.” She sounded surprised, as if she hadn’t noticed her hunger. “But the thought of food right now is—dreadful.”

“You’ve been through a difficult time, Daria. We have a lot to accomplish in the next few days. You need to keep up your strength.”

As if conceding his point, she gave a tiny nod. “Very well.” Daria bowed to the statue. “Lady, I thank you for my healing and for your help with Thaddis.”

Khan nodded in approval, relieved she’d addressed his Goddess. “I, too, thank you.”

The statue remained still; no voice resonated in his mind. Puzzled, Khan turned away from his lady. He hoped she wasn’t displeased. Or hurt. Or….Women! Whether human or divine, what man can ever truly understand them?

He whistled for Nika, who stood at the side of the pool.

The black stallion tossed his head and walked over toward them. Even under the light-tan covering of desert dust, the proud, sleek lines of his powerful body glowed in the Goddess’s illumination.

Khan heard Daria catch her breath. “What a magnificent creature. I’ve never seen a horse like him.”

Nika nuzzled Khan’s shirt.

Khan caressed the stallion’s nose. “He’s an Arabian. I brought him with me when I came to live here.”

“May I?” Daria reached out to the horse.

Khan nodded. He rummaged in the saddlebag while the woman and horse became acquainted.

Daria crooned compliments to Nika, all the while stroking his head and neck.

As if understanding her, the horse lowered his head, nudging closer.

Khan smiled to himself, pleased to see them bonding. He handed Daria a cloth-wrapped packet, containing dried meat from a goat-like creature he’d hunted among the craggy ruins at the edge of the city and flat bread made from some of the last of the flour and spices he’d brought from Earth.

“Thank you.” She unwrapped the sandwich and took a bite.

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