"..." A moment of hesitance flashed across Edan's eyes as she glanced toward Ru Quan. Tian Shi had imparted two rules: never disclose her true gender and never bend to this man's will.
Yet, she found herself complying with his orders. It was difficult not to obey. What if he snapped and took it out on her? She'd wait until she was stronger than him. Pilling up the branches, she set up the fire.
As she worked on erecting the tents, the crunch of footsteps caught her attention. Her eyes widened involuntarily as she looked around and caught sight of Ru Quan. "?!?" She swiftly averted her gaze, her cheeks flushed. She had grown accustomed to the guards back at the mansion, but none bore the striking good looks of the man before her.
