Ocean's Breath Plateau By blood and sweat and tears

That makes me happy, she confessed to him, voice soft.

It is important that you have friends here. I consider Heph a friend to me, as well… but she has known you longer than I have known her.

This statement was followed by a laugh. Samani thought she could have worded that more succinctly. It was challenging to convey her reasons for wanting the wandering woman near their home. Heph had made a strong impression on the peachy girl. Knowing that Rodyn considered her a good friend was enough to seal a positive opinion. After meeting her and speaking with her, Samani had been filled with admiration.

You haven’t had any second thoughts, have you?

Jade eyes shifted to him with a playful curiosity.