Shady

(Aww wholesome!) “I’m sorry,” Jerica said, embarrassed. “Are you?” Derik raised an eyebrow. “Yes.” She hesitantly met his gaze. “And is that why you’re with the apothecary not a sold

“Do you ride often, ma’am?”

Ky smiled, thoroughly pleased with the compliment. “Thank you, ma’am. That’s very kind of you to say.”

(It is! And he? Is this white boomer who is very mild mannered and likeable but just told me they went out with a friend of theirs (not sure pronouns) ...

“Yes ma’am.” Ky dipped her head. “I grew up around them and then was a stable boy for a year.”

Jerica took a deep breath as they entered, then immediately wrinkled her nose at the scent. It smelled like old death in here. She was still tense as she glanced ...

As the prisoners began to shift, Derik changed his mind about having Jerica keep her eyes on him. Instead he stepped to the side and put his hand on her ...

Jerica did, too, subconsciously as she followed Derik down the stairs.

“Keep your eyes on me,” Derik ordered under his breath, giving Jerica another stern look. “Yessir.” She dipped her head, resolving not to mess up again.

Jerica rolled her shoulders as a creeping sensation ran down her spine. She’d been in those interrogation rooms. Hard to say if it was truly sound proof to those outside. ...

Ky took up the rear, taking a moment to get settled into her saddle and adjust to the gait of her new mount. He rode nice. And it was nice ...

That made both of them uneasy. Wasn’t there a place within the Keep? Or even outside. Sure. Derik took a deep breath. It wasn’t like Ash was trying to arrest ...

“Really?” Derik muttered under his breath, giving Jerica a stern look as he turned to follow Sera. Jerica dropped her gaze and followed behind them. She knew she was in ...

Jerica sighed. Derik glanced at her warily then decided to risk it. Zander said the apothecary could be trusted. “Very well; thank you.” Ky frowned. “That doesn’t make sense.”

“I promise I have a good reason,” Jerica said. Derik sighed again and looked at Sera. “Is there a place we could have a bit of privacy?” If Jerica wasn't ...