Gyla couldn’t speak. She knew her soft approach might have bounced off his head.  A panic lined his face as he could see the hurt plainly on her features. Gyla bit her cheek as tears welled in her eyes.  “I had wished to pursue you…” The Second Day A little preview of chapter 20! It … Continue reading Hunting in Hermilants – Chapter 20

“I think I shall take this one and… this one.” Gyla plucked one red and yellow pouch for Naomi and a gray and yellow one for herself.  “Of course, my lady.” They exchanged and Gyla continued on towards Phlad.  The First Day A little preview of chapter 19! It is published now on Tapas.

“If you’ll excuse me, I need to lie down.”  In one stride, Basil wrapped an arm around her waist and slowly turned her back to her room. Ajax hovered as Basil helped her inside. The duke let Naomi take over and refused to fully enter the bed chamber.  Day Before the Festival A little preview … Continue reading Hunting in Hermilants – Chapter 18

Basil stopped Gyla in the hall, ignoring Ajax’s glower.  “You’ve hardly spoken. Are you alright?” His eyes glanced over her and she might have appreciated the concern but her brain rattled in her skull as if still on the waves.  “Bruised and tired,” she murmured.  Wealth of the Sea A little preview of chapter 17! … Continue reading Hunting in Hermilants – Chapter 17

Duke Dominis did not comment, but that soft smile returned to his face and his gaze kept to her the entire time. Even as they walked on, she could feel his eyes on her.  Lindsor Patch A little preview of chapter 16! It is published now on Tapas.

“Does it hurt?” She blurted out.  “What?” Soft eyes turned to her, that cute wrinkle of his brow reappearing.  “Your scar. The burn. Does it hurt?” “No.” At her disbelief, he added, “It can be uncomfortable and dry out.”  “Do you use coconut oil?”  “It makes it worse.” She could tell by his clipped tone … Continue reading Hunting in Hermilants – Chapter 15

Duke Dominis was not Baron Rooke. He had no attachment to her. He only saw her as Lady Gyla, an honored guest of Queen Farida during the visit to Aedon Castle. A lady he danced with during the banquet and spun her into the arms of other suitors so that he could vanish.  Dammit Woman … Continue reading Hunting in Hermilants – Chapter 14

So far, this little adventure produced a wonderful boost to her ego. The men were enchanted with her, not expecting her to take any interest in their work. The duke also appeared pleased with her attention to the site.  It was not so different from her home’s mines. Fresh air. Dangerous work. Plenty of men … Continue reading Hunting in Hermilants – Chapter 13

“I know these forests are not your own,” he began after silence had settled between them for too long, “but I hope you enjoy them nevertheless.”  “I love nature, Your Grace.” Some tiny part of her hoped for that talk she’d been wanting.  “As do I.” He cleared his throat and asked, “May I call … Continue reading Hunting in Hermilants – Chapter 12