Nidia jumped up out of reflex. “Don’t you even think of doing the poking game with me while holding me down again!”
“Only a madman would be interested in bedding you! From what I saw of your performance earlier, I assure you that I wouldn’t even put a single finger on you even if you begged me on your knees!” Raoul said disdainfully to her, “If you walk out of this cave wearing mithril armor, a jeweled belt, and a fabled sword, I dare to bet that you’d be stripped and robbed within 20 miles of your journey. If you have the guts to try and extort me, then you should at least be strong enough to protect my gifts from being stolen away by petty thieves.”
Ysilnod said to Nidia with a grimace, “My lady, you need not concern yourself with me. It is enough that you get what you want.”
Nidia ro
