Nimue woke to the wandering hands of her husband and savored the moment as she slowly opened her eyes. Maric was becoming bolder in his lovemaking, taking charge with confidence now, rather than the timid hesitance of last week. He stripped off her gown, getting it caught on her chin, making the both of them chuckle. Obviously this morning he was quite glad to see her she noticed as he rolled on top of her, pinning her to the mattress.<br/><br/>“Good morning, husband,” Nimue said with a soft morning smile. “I see you are up… early. I believe you were having your way with me as I slept.”<br/><br/>She arched her back, bringing her breasts in contact with his chest. “ Are you planning to use that?” She rubbed her very private part against his. “Or are you just going to threaten me with that sword?” Nimue rubbed the back of her heels against his thighs and fluttered her eyelashes at him in mock coyness.<br/><br/>“Saddle this horse, instantly!” came a female voice from across the field. Her tones were strong, bold and commanding.<br/><br/>An indistinct man’s voice answered her and a horse neighed in distress.<br/><br/>“I am a paladin of divinity and you will obey me, squire.” Came that voice again.<br/><br/>Nimue looked at Maric and they both said,<br/><br/>“Laana!”<br/><br/>Maric rolled from her body, jumping into his pants and Nimue pulled her gown back over her head . Nimue followed Maric as he nearly flew down the ladder and out into the yard.  Laana was arguing with Faren who seemed to be holding his own.<br/><br/>Nimue shook her head and followed Maric on out to the yard. When they were closer, she said to Laana,<br/><br/>“You look like you had a long night. Why don’t you come in the house and break your fast. If you must leave then, we will see you well on your way with fresh provisions.”<br/><br/>Not waiting for a response, she shivered and wrapped her arms around herself as she made her way back in to stir up the fire.