Redsand Canyon Zestasiá

It is only for my peace of mind, my love.

Arsenio did not want Tamar to feel she had traded one servitude for another. It would not matter, then, what Germanicus’ purpose was. It would mean that she had been ripped from the familiarity of one terrible life and thrust into one that was unknown to her. The man did not want worries to pass through her head.

I still plan to take you to the seaside. Perhaps when the summer suns are warm upon us.

He smiled, nudging her.

When Tamar spoke of the lady Ruenna, his smile widened.

I like to know you are already making friends. The Roman and I have talked of family… children playing together, growing together. His glacial gaze searched her face for a sign of what she might think of such matters.