Cedar Sweep jewel

"not far," eshamun rejoined, basking somewhat in the intent, singular focus of his attention. he was the first to pay her such strong court; perhaps she would reward him, but considered that she might not be healed. her mind veered from that subject; tonight would be one of avoiding such thoughts, and perhaps one of pleasure, if this man was to be accepted. "and yourself, flaris?" eshamun murmured, turning the pointedness of her emerald gaze upon him. surely he would avoid her once he realized that the woman before him was not untouched.