The sun has long gone down and the biting cold of the night has turned our noses red. We decide that it's time to go back to the Palace, though I don't think either of us really wants to. I had the best time on the beach with Elijah, the conversation flowed naturally and my stomach hurts from laughing so much. But I'm not doing myself any favours here, my heart is even more confused now. Never in a million years did I think I would come to Zore and make connections with any man other than Caspian.
We mount Ebony again, this time Elijah had to help me up first, so he is sitting behind me this time. His hands are wrapped around my waist, holding me and the reins at the same time. I hold on tightly to Ebony's mane and try to control my breathing. When Elijah said that he wanted to kiss me,
