Leela Eli closed his eyes and a moment later, snapped them open. "Food." He climbed to his feet and went to the door, stark naked. He opened it, picked up a large tray that had been left there and walked back to me, placing it on the ground before me. When the smell of lamb with mint and pomegranate (another fruit I had discovered here) hit me, I realised I was famished. He sat opposite me and picked up a chicken leg, devouring it nearly whole. He poured water into two goblets and handed one to me. "Drink, princess." I did as I was told, realising I was parched as well as starved. The lamb melted in my mouth and I groaned in appreciation. "Gods, this is so good." "Careful princess, I almost feel envious of your food." I laughed at him, watching his eyes close as he devoure

