After the couple finished eating breakfast, they washed the dishes. Afterward, they proceed to take a bath in the stream.
Rhett stood on guard while his ladylove was bathing in the stream. He was in deep thoughts, trying to formulate a good excuse in his mind. Sooner or later, his father will return and ask him why he didn't leave the cave last night?
His father will feel angry and upset if he will tell him the truth that he can't bear to leave Sabrina alone in the cave because he's already falling hard for her and he just wants to stay by her side forever.
He knew that his reason would upset his father gravely. He has to be mentally ready for his father's tirade.
A few minutes later, Sabrina was done with her bathing. She went to his side and noticed the troubled expression on his face. "Are you okay?" she asked.
Rhett looked at her and smile. "I'm okay, beauty..." he replied.
"I'm done bathing, it's your turn. Thanks for guarding me," Sabrina said and walked away, going back to the chamber.
Smiling, Rhett watched Sabina's fading form. He's like an idiot, smiling like a fool every time his ladylove spoke to him. Sabrina can bring a smile to his face any time of the day.
"Bath time!" he said and walked towards the stream. He stripped his clothes and bathed naked in the shallow water.
Inside the chamber.
Sabrina was drying her hair with a towel.
A few minutes later.
She fished out the comb and mirror from her bag and began brushing her long hair.
She recalled the loud howling of the wolves last night as if calling Rhett to come out of the cave. But he ignored their howling and stayed by her side until she falls asleep cocooned by his sweet embrace.
Aww, so sweet!
Rhett is very good and nice to her. Sometimes she feels guilty that she always subjects him to her irritable mood. But she can't help it, she feels angry every time she remember that he tricked her into entering the cave.
She released a deep sigh.
She can't deny the fact that, as time goes by, she's starting to like Rhett for what he is and for the way he treated her as if she's the most important person in his life. He even ignored his family last night just to be with her. She feels so special and honored. Aww... so sweet... another giggle escaped from her mouth.
She was in that situation when Rhett entered the cave and saw her brushing her hair.
Rhett lowered himself beside her and took the comb from her hand. "Allow me to serve my Queen today..." he grinned and began brushing her hair, sometimes his rough hands will touch her face and she felt a spark of electricity running through her body all the way to her toes.
Sabrina was beaming. She likes the way he brushed her hair.
A few minutes later.
Rhett was done brushing his woman's hair.
Sabrina looked at him in the eyes, she feels a profound tenderness for him that she never felt before. "Thank you for being good to me," she said, the window to her heart was finally opened for him.
"But you still hate me, right?" he said.
"Yeah... I still do!" Sabrina replied.
Rhett smiled and pinched her nose affectionately. "There's a thin line between love and hate, my dear," he hinted.
A frown appeared on Sabrina's forehead. "What do you mean?" she asked.
Rhett grinned. "Nothing..."
"Let me comb your hair!" Sabrina offered.
"Sure!" Rhett gave her the comb.
Sabrina began combing his messy shoulder-length hair.
Rhett loves the way she combed his hair, the way she touched his head... so intoxicating, so wonderful. Her touch is like a touch of an angel that is giving her a taste of heaven. He wished he could freeze this wonderful moment forever.
After a while, Sabrina spoke. "Let's cut your hair short, it's too messy," she suggested.
"No, you can't cut my hair..." he refused her suggestion.
Sabrina raised a brow. "But why-?" she asked.
"Because it's my charm!" Rhett replied with a naughty grin.
Sabrina laughed. "No it's not! It's kind of dirty and messy to me!" she insisted.
"No, it's not!" Rhett said.
"It's dirty and messy!" Sabrina repeated.
Suddenly Rhett tickled Sabrina's sides, she erupted into peals of laughter.
Rhett joined in her laughter as they were fighting who can get the upper hand and tickle each other more.
A few minutes later, they ended up lying side by side on the bed, a bit tired but in high spirit.
They stared at each other and smiled.
The thick wall that separated them was finally broken.
One hour later.
Sabrina was folding her clothes while Rhett went to the entrance of the cave.
He was waiting for whoever comes first.
And she comes first... Grandma Azere materialized in front of the cave.
"Grandma!" Rhett acknowledged her presence.
"I won't stay longer, lad. I just want to ask, why you didn't use the aphrodisiac on Sabrina? You could have left the cave freely last night. Your family has been waiting here outside to welcome you back in their fold. But why you didn't do it?" Grandma asked, confused.
Rhett took a deep breath. "I fall in love with Sabrina," he said. "I can't bear to leave her alone in this dangerous cave," he added.
Grandma Azere sighed. "I see... and how is Sabrina treating you nowadays? She's still angry at you? Or she already starts developing feelings for you?"
Rhett shrugged. "I dunno. She's still giving me mixed signal sometimes," he answered.
Grandma Azere looked heavenward. Oh, the sky is darkening, signaling an incoming rain. She looked at the wolf. "You take care of Sabrina for me," she said.
"I will," Rhett replied thoughtfully.
"I'll go now, the rain is coming..." Grandma Azere said and walked away from the entrance of the cave.
"Bye Grandma, see you later," Rhett said.
Grandma nods her head and continues walking on the path leading back to her hut.
A few minutes later.
A black wolf emerged from behind the tree and advanced towards the entrance of the cave.
Rhett recognized the wolf as his father.
The black wolf stopped a few meters away from the cave and began howling, conversing with his son in their language.
'Son, what happened? Why you didn't leave the cave last night?' Hozer inquired.
'I'm sorry, Father. I can't leave the poor girl behind,' Rhett replied.
Hozer stared at his son for a few minutes. 'It's strange that a mere girl can change your mind. You are not going to leave the cave because of her?'
'Yes, Father. I'm so sorry, it's my final decision,' Rhett replied gloomily.
"No regrets?" Hozer asked again, eyeing his son warily.
"Yeah, no regrets," Rhett replied. "I've fallen in love with Sabrina. I don't want to be separated from her," he added.
'I'm very disappointed with you, son!' Hozer said.
'I know, Father. I'm very sorry, please tell my mother and my siblings that I love them all," Rhett said.
'Then how are you going to leave this cave together with the girl?' Hozer asked. "I can't even break this invisible barrier no matter how hard I tried in the past," he said in a worked-up voice.
'Maybe one day the witch will pity me and Sabrina, she will set us free,' Rhett said, feeling hopeful.
Hozer howled. 'You're a fool, son! Why are you smitten with that girl so easilly and so quickly? Is she your Luna?' he inquired.
Rhett shook his head. 'I dunno, maybe yes and maybe not. All I know is that I like her so much. I'm willing to sacrifice my freedom for her. I simply love her,' he replied in a serious tone.
'I see... I understand now why you're crazy about that girl. Alright, I respect your decision. I will find a way to get you and your girl out of this cave, it might take a long time but I won't give up finding a way,' Hozer said in a determined voice.
Rhett swallowed the lump in his throat. 'Thank you so much for your support, Father!'
"Alright, I won't stay longer. I got to go now. Take care of yourself and the girl," Hozer spoke.
"By, Father," Rhett replied sadly.
"Bye, son. Till we meet again," Hozer said and walked away from the cave.
Rhett watched his father disappear behind the tree. Sighing, he left the entrance and joined Sabrina in the chamber.