Lion Head Mesa sword & jaw

"if you understand so much, then do not play-act with me, fellahin," khusobek rejoined, matching her tones and suddenly wishing more wine. "i was sent to safeguard the queen. nothing will stand against me."

his eyes fell to the glimmering jewel at her throat and he softened. "that becomes you." no other servant could boast so much; it proclaimed her status as favoured.

"do not mistake me for a shepherd, eset. i am a wolf." his eyes, hot upon her face, her mouth, her limbs, the necklace; and then a blink, chin raised to dismiss.