Consorting with the enemy again I see." She came upon us all aflutter, face set in a mask of stern disapproval. She hardly spared me a glance other than to glower before turning her menacing look on her brother who was backpedaling as if those hounds he’d mentioned were at his heel."No such a thing sister, this husband of yours is a bothersome sort, always he seeks me out with his infernal questions. If you play along I'll tell you where the passage is." This last was whispered to me in an aside."Sorry young Jason, I'll try not to bother you again it's just that I know you're the only one who knows my love and would be best suited to answer any questions I might have about my fair queen." I liked the blush that brought to her cheeks although her eyes still spat fire at me."Humph, you leave my Jason alone, come along Jason."“And have you no greeting for your husband this morning my sweet?” If looks could kill she would’ve slain me with that one. At least she wasn’t trying to gut me or take my fingers off with her sharp teeth; no it was just that rapier sharp tongue of hers I had to contend with this morning.
