Chapter 94
"You will spend the night here. I have guest quarters that you can rest in, and I will provide you with a fresh horse for your ride south in the morning." Turning to the two volunteers, who were the pair of women he had lain with during the Blessing that evening, Astinus requested of them, "Ladies, can you escort Damocles to the kitchen, and make sure that he has a good meal this evening?" The older of the two nodded, she moved forward and wove her arm into Damocles. "Right this way young man, Mara and I will sort you out." Thanking her, Damocles allowed her to lead him to the kitchens, while Astinus took charge of the man's horse and led it to the stables with the help of Dawn and Timothy. An unexpected pall had fallen over what had only moments ago been the happiest moment of the young
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