Bab 69: Scene LXIX — Why is it?

Crumbling the parchment in his hand he stood, proceeding to empty his pipe of used leaves before walking to their mattress to lock her into place between his hands that supported him as he lowered to nuzzle the woman as he asked.

"You finally woke?"

"... I believe I did…" — Feeling drowsy to his bestial affection, Ewelina sighed at the feel of the man, entranced by how unexpected it was from a savage like him.

"... What does that mean?" — His frown was as usual present, but a grin of amusement joined it as it was a peculiar confusion she brought.

"... I don't know…"

Returning his grin she also chuckled, aware that her words were more confusing.

"Grrmmnn… I don't understand you, woman." — Purring with a wild sound only he could accomplish, Aslak rubbed his nose once more as it followed the track of the shy turn of her head leading him down her neck.