The General's Wife by Sara R. Turnquist

Author:Sara R. Turnquist
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Sara R. Turnquist

CHAPTER NINE

Secrets

“CAN YOU PLEASE take this blindfold off?” Ismene loved surprises, but couldn't stand the waiting. Alistair had risen early to prepare a special breakfast for them and served her in bed. Then he had told her that he had something special planned for them today—a special place for them to visit.

“Not yet,” Alistair said as he gripped her waist. Their chariot went over a bump which caused him to pull her to him even more tightly. She smiled at the feel of his secure embrace; even after this short time it still caused butterflies in her stomach.

She felt the chariot continue to move down the smooth path with a little rocking here and there as the wheels found imperfections in the road.

“We're almost there, I promise,” he assured her. His voice was close to her ear and it gave her warm chills. She thought of the feel of those lips on her neck. There wasn't much time to daydream, though, because, true to his word, it wasn't much longer before she felt him slow the horses and still the chariot.

“Ready for your surprise?” he asked.

“Yes!” She feigned exasperation.

Only then did he reach up, untie her blindfold, and let it fall. “The great Library of Alexandria.”

Her breath caught in her throat. She had seen some amazing structures on her journey. Egypt boasted some magnificent buildings, and this was no exception. In fact, it proved to be one of the more breathtaking structures she'd had the chance to behold.

The building was U-shaped and their vantage point at the top of the U gave them the best view of the entire layout. Separating them from the entrance was a massive pool with beautiful gardens lining either side. The surrounding buildings opened to the inner yard with gorgeous columns that seemed to draw the viewer inward toward the main structure. Massive stairs invited Ismene upward into the facility and four large pillars at the entrance gave it ambiance. Potted palm trees livened the journeyer's heart and added to the sheer mass of the entrance.

“Shall we?” Alistair indicated that they should take the path she had just seen and make their way into the library.

All she could manage was a nod, unable to speak, still lost in the splendor of the building.

As they moved closer and closer, she felt smaller and smaller. Stepping inside altered that perception only somewhat as they found themselves standing in a massive lobby. As she gazed around the space, she noted that the floor and walls were covered with beautiful tiles. The floor tiles were dark and patterned, the walls light and clean. Even the lobby had a small, square pool in the center of the room with plants adorning the corners of the room. Ismene could see that the library had three stories as the top two floors had decorative balconies that looked out onto the main lobby and pool. Overlooking the room were two grand pictures of Egyptian rulers. Who they were Ismene could not say and Alistair did not know.

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