Quaff down another horn of ale. But do not come to me later for an ale-head remedy.” She made the most ridiculous yet enchanting face at him, which involved deep inhaling and exhaling and puffing out her cheeks … and drank some more. “And whilst you are at it, take another deep breath like that, and you will be giving me and the rest of the world a full-blown view of your bare breasts.” For some reason, Adam had taken a proprietary interest in Tyra’s breasts. He knew he was being unreasonable, but he did not like other men gazing upon what he considered his. In truth, jealousy was the least confusing of the emotions assailing Adam at the moment. Inner conflicts battered him at every turn. He was repulsed by the idea of a woman who spilled blood for her life’s work. But he was attracted beyond all reason to Tyra, despite her being a warrior … or mayhap even because she was a warrior. Who could explain his splintering mind? He wanted no lasting relationship with any woman. That would mean staying in one place, having children, responsibilities, a firm idea of where his future lay.
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