Lion Head Mesa cupido

the mountain melted to her will. she said nothing and that of itself dismissed him, sending the shadow to stalk the moonlit sand.
when he was gone satsu reclined again upon the stone; she relished the strange power that dewed her tongue. the heat of their discussion slowly drew away and left her tired.
she blinked, noting the hour.
drawing a trembling breath that did not sooth the spirit which had become aroused by germanicus, satsu slid to her feet and hastened along the corridor.

her steps faltered before the archway to the throne room; ramesses
and away again, to slip surreptitiously in to her own bed.