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Some in wonder, some in fear and some in disdain. It hurts that I can’t beat them all into submission or make things better for us in one day. I squeeze her hand a little.
“Son of Zad.” Jani trembles and his lips massages one of his remaining tusks.
“Old orc.” I smile.
His eyes move to focus on Aria and his brows go up, but he smiles fondly at her.
“You brought an angel back with you.” He smiles and he licks his lips.This old orc.
“Jani, you are an old friend, but I remember what you taught me.” I say.
He laughs loudly. “Ah, yes. My apologies, young one. You look to be back and ruffling feathers.”
I look down at Aria and she is smiling politely. She’s a little relaxed and I am glad.
“I learned from the best.”
“I see you have already tied her down.” He looks at her belly and she smiles shyly.
“I had to. You see her.” I joke and Aria squeezes my hand.
“Indeed. Well, son of Zad, I think you may not be able to keep her if you don’t wash your body. You smell like death.”
Aria laughs louder than me. I narrow my eyes at her and she looks away.
“I will see you tomorrow at the welcoming, old orc,” I say.
“Be well until then,” he says. “Glad to meet you. I hope to see your dance tomorrow.” He winks at her.
I pat his shoulder and take her inside. I ignore the looks and I clamp down my annoyance. I pick Aria up and I take her up the stairs. She rolls her eyes and I push the door and we walk in the chamber we were in.
Chapter eight
Bound By The Past
Igor
Shemakesafaceas she watches me scrub my face. This is the third change of water we’ve used. The herbal mixture was strong, but it’s almost gone.
“I didn’t think an herbal odor would be the reason you stop loving me.” I tease.
She chuckles with a scrunched nose. “Yeah, I’m not feeling this love, orc.”
“You will feel my love in just a moment, Dove, and I will make you remember.”
“I doubt it, orc. That will be how I know you are a miracle worker.” She chuckles.
“You should be getting ready to swallow more than your words, Aria.” I lower my register for her, and her body responds like it always does.
“I am going to prepare food for us. I am starving. I think I should do that.” She retreats.
“You disappoint me, human. I remembered you as a strong fighter.”
“I am a fighter, but I need my strength I fear.”
“Oh yes you will.” I take a moment as I watch her go. “Where did you get food?”
“I made it with Mulan.”
