Capítulo 49: Chapter 49

Penli laughed. "I come here most mornings, apple tart. Why are you in this little place instead of the main yard?"

"I like the quiet," Sendaar replied. "It's not something we get often, always traveling. And the fewer people I have to deal with here, when all they can talk about is the wedding…" He shrugged, misery and bitterness overtaking his face. Then he grimaced. "I am sorry, my lord. You keep getting stuck listening to us complain." He smiled sadly. "It is good to see you again, even at something as unexciting as training."

"And you," Penli said softly, disconcerted by how true the words were. "Up for a bit of sparring, pet?"

Sendaar broke into a grin. "Sounds fun." He set his sword down and pulled down the buckler strapped to his back, buckling it into place on his left forearm. "What do I get if I win?"