The swords clashed, and Tess staggered back the heavy blade tip dropping to the snow. It was difficult to wheel the huge broadsword that was half her size. Dax swung again, and Tess pulled her sword up in front of her to deflect the attack. The sheer force caused her almost to drop the weapon. Tess backed up losing ground as Dax worked her into an unexpected corner. He disarmed her in one swift motion and pinned her against the outer wall of their cabin with the blade of his sword at her throat.
Tess was breathing heavy from the exertion. “And now you are dead, raped, or sold to a Persian prince.” He said, relaxing his hold and lowering his sword; he kissed her softly. “Life is not always this easy.”
“You call this easy?” Tess mocked bending over to p
