‘Surely he means to be here soon . . .’
A brief shadow passed behind the dark pupils of her eyes. She blinked. Her dark lashes sweeping the clouds away, and a smile replaced the momentary doubt. ‘You need not worry.’
‘It’s hot tonight, do you not think so?’ She leaned on the window’s sill, head resting on her crossed arms. ‘If you would, please get me something to drink. Some sweet-spice tea with a spoonful of Gaffer Tolman’s honey, if you please.’ He grinned and rising, made a mock bow to her. ‘As you wish, m’lady.’
‘And Derufin, let it cool a little.’ She nodded her head in the direction of the spring house. ‘A little ice would be nice, kind sir.’
She watched him walk away and through the kitchen door, her shoulders slumping as he disappeared through them. ‘Of course he will be here. Why would he not?’
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