Elmetia (The Forgotten Kingdoms Book 1) by Rachel James

Author:Rachel James [James, Rachel]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2019-11-25T16:00:00+00:00

Ryce pulled back. This woman, whom he had not met till this eventide, had just kissed him. Even the Dyrahn women he had known were not so...confident. He’d drunk too much. He was always weak after a jug full of wine.

“I’m sorry, er...”

“Clarine.”

“I shouldn’t have allowed this to happen. You seem a sweet girl and all but—”

“It’s all right.” Clarine played with her hair. “At least I took a chance. You don’t bid, you don’t get, that’s what my Mama used to say.”

“Well, I wouldn’t always—”

“Anyway, suppose we ought to be getting back.”

Agreeing with her, he returned to the celebration, guilt riding over him. Sherwin had suggested he look elsewhere, although he didn’t mean the first girl who flattered his pride.

This particular eventide, Teagen’s countenance was enchanting, and if he were to control his thoughts at all, he needed to avoid her.

“There you are. I’d begun to think you’d departed,” said Sherwin.

“Did you want to go yet?”

“Not you as well...Teagen has left early too. Poor girl, she seemed upset.”

“I wonder if I should go check on her.”

“I believe her maid has gone. Now come on, it’s Christmas Eve. Find yourself a partner and have a good time.”

“To be honest, Sherwin, I’m rather tired. I think I’ll call it a night.”

Sherwin eyed him speculatively. “Very well. Seeing as we’ve to be up for the service tomorrow, and early morrows are not your strong point.”

Ryce frowned. “What service?”

“Hadn’t I mentioned? A Christmas service. Not sure what goes on, but it’s the least we can do to go. We don’t want to offend anybody.”

“Nay, I guess not.”

“Good, well, I’ll see you anon.”

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