The Veil

ach growled restlessly and desperately to receive such a longed-

complain about the treatment he received, which, although his hostess was not much to speak of, kept him well-fed, changed his sheets often, and helped him bathe. He was anxious to recover or, failing

her work tools and unbuttoned his shirt. The girl had bought some clothes for him, but she had not gotten the size right and they were all too big for him. Her brown eyes scrutinized the silent woman's every move with curiosity,

f pain and will be able to get up," she commented without look

tensity that tightened her stomach. By accident, she looked into his eyes and instantly regretted it, since it was inevitable not t

rbs a little more since he did not have the privilege of delighting with such exotic and beautiful eyes because their owner kept avoi

his brown orbs. She felt her heart combine with her stomach to torture her, while her breath hitched and her hands began to sweat. They were so close she cou

out to town, will you need me to bring you something?" she stopped abruptly, breaking eye contact suddenly and vio

k lat

t the hardware away in a box. She was thrilled to see the sink fixed the right way and looked at the youn

on. It was rare to see her cheerful and to be able to give her even a moment of happiness made him happy. That

the truth was that he didn't even think about it. The strange woman opened up a little more wit

would not leave a scar, something that surprised him, since that wound was very deep. He was amazed

e stars that could be seen in it, adding the majestic full

ice. You would help many people and have a life without scarcity," he sat down

rself, "I could never live that way,

ition? You are a young woman with great ability, it makes no sense for you to hide at

currents throughout her body. She didn't understand what she was feeling for that stranger, but no matter what

e outside his. Arthur couldn't hide the smile on his lips. He lifted the cold hand he still held and left a chaste kiss on it. Sam felt all the ski

st I will have a name to remember, beca

ly, he stepped in front of her and caressed

Why was she putting th

he wanted to know what her lips would taste like. He had never met a woman as exceptional and peculiar as she was. All the females his age h

stopped him by holding her wrist, her hazel orbs b

nd she took a deep breath when she felt his bare chin, then his lips were out in the open, but not for long. She was stunned at his boldness, still, she didn't want him to stop. T

ted, he knew he had passed the limit; however, sh

or his daring when he felt his lips invaded by those of the girl who took away his peace. He could not help but growl at that pleasurable playfulness between their mouths. The kiss was slow and with great delicacy as if both were afraid to break the line

e that a man like him would kiss her like that despite his man-scaring facades. She knew that this was more fantasy than reality, for once he was gone, she would never see him again. Perhaps that was the

s so much and his trembling hands were witness to the excitement that this was causing him; however, he wouldn't pass the line. He licked, sucked, bit, and fiddled with his tongue as if that mouth belonged to him as if nothing could be sweeter and more delicio

act in silence, as if afraid to say or do an

e," he broke the silence and she wide

not used to sleeping badly. The discomfort of that bed

you sleep uncomfortably because of me, this is your house, I'm

ll not let you sleep on

r," he looked at her amuse

d nervously, "We ca

she threw on the earthy floor, spread it on the floor, lay down, and tucked it in. She went inside and stood for a while watch

came very close and kept talking and laughing. He fixed up the hut as much as he could and helped her with the cleaning, fetched firewood and water from the river while she shopped in town. He had

.

the most were those offensive and malicious words. The

not heard and her anguish did not let her think

oice was heard as an echo

ke up upset with

tly. She was more upset than the other times she woke up from her recurring night