章節 219: Chapter 219

RASHID GLANCED HER WAY THEN looked ahead, not wishing to annoy her. Leseach appeared calmer today and he wondered if the venom was responsible.

'Yes. With so many venomous creatures we have to build up a natural resistance.'

'How long does it last? Do you need to do it constantly?'

They stopped to watch Loushka leap to a high ledge that led to the next tunnel, Catherine leaning forward in the saddle. The griffon waited at the top for them.

Rashid bent to one knee and offered his clasped palms to Leseach. The beautiful angles of her face hardened in an instant at the offer and she took two steps back then made a running jump up the rock face, catching a grip three quarters of the way up and with two impressive liftsno foot holdshauled herself up onto the ledge. The look she shot him when she gazed down made him close his eyes for an instant and will away the urge to smile.