Gyrfalcon's Keep sweet as honey

he played his cards, and she remained steadfast.

where he might have looked to her through a window of lust, she looked to him only for the potential in what he might offer her.

strong jawline, favorable height, delicious muscles, good health. she made a note of each of his features and placed him tentatively above dutch in her early rankings.

her crown rose as he neared, nose twitching with the wind.

he was in her favor, up until he began to circle her like she were a rabbit caught in the line of a huntsman.

nephele was accustomed to being small in comparison to the rest of the world, but feeling small was not on her list of enjoyable experiences.

as soon as an opening presented itself, she sought to dart clear of his circling and bound away a few paces.