Chapter Eighty: Under the spell of a cold river...I shall dream of escape.
Soon, Jamie could hear the river as it called out to her. Their horse slowed down considerably to a paced walking. She leaned into the solid chest of the man she had come to depend on. She felt the unwavering strength and a promise of endless possibilities if she wanted. It was new kind of feeling and she liked it.
Jamie could let go of her body weight and he would keep her safe no matter what. But it didn't stop her from holding the rope around the horse gently even as she leaned into him. She had never been able to trust any man completely with the exception of the man that loves her most - King Jared.
"It's like the river is calling out to me to come find it" her voice was a whisper. Her eyes temporarily closed as she felt the slight brush of Alexander's lips on the nape of her neck. It tingled and it made her smile.
"Then let's find it, Monisha"
