Phoenix Maplewood peach

He called for her.  She ignored it, still more curious than interested.  No borders, so he laid no claim.  Attractive enough, but Redd would give nothing for free.  She did not think this man would follow her back to the rise, especially out of season.

The rise.  Loneliness had chilled her there, even more than before, now that her sister was gone.  Willing company, even for the afternoon… was she so desperate?

Redd didn’t know.  But she did lower her posture, indicating herself to be no threat.  She would not chase him immediately away if he approached.