Samantha and Faren spent the rest of the day walking in the forest, stopping to enjoy some innocent touching and steamy kisses. They spoke of wedding plans and house plans. Faren was even so bold as to tell her of how often he had caught Maric and Nimue in acts of love in the most unlikely places.<br/><br/>At first Samantha was a little shocked and said,<br/><br/>“I couldn’t image doing that in such a place.” Her pink face brought a chuckle from Faren. But after his numerous stories, she wasn’t sure if he was telling the truth or just making jokes. Surely, Nimue wouldn’t have encouraged such an act.<br/><br/>They went back and gathered the picnic items and rode Susan back. This time, Samantha felt a twinge of power when Faren’s arousal became apparent. She didn’t feel wanton or a temptress but felt as a woman who would be able to keep her man interested.<br/><br/>At Nimue and Maric’s, Faren sent her to the house with the left over picnic items while he stabled Susan.<br/><br/>“I will be out in a little bit to bring her a treat. She worked hard for us today,” Samantha said.<br/><br/>When she let herself in, Nimue turned from the big fireplace and said,<br/><br/>“Someone is glowing. Did Faren declare his love on bended knee?”<br/><br/>Samantha blushed a brighter red and began to put the dishes in the pan to be washed.<br/><br/>“He did. “ Nimue guessed, and circled the girl “ and what is this?” she touched a mouth shaped bruise on the swell of Samantha’s breast. “Faren has been teaching you that you are beautiful.”<br/><br/>“We are going to the priest soon and be married.” Samantha gushed. Happiness radiating from her face.<br/><br/>"Did he make love to you then?" Nimue asked expectantly.<br/><br/>"No, Faren is honorable and will wait until the time is sanctified." Samantha answered, looking puzzled.<br/><br/>Nimue laughed merrily,<br/>"Of course he will. He learned from the most honorable man on Earth, Lord Maric."