Gonzalo's only regret was that they hadn't had a ?chance to finish what they'd started. At least now he knew that eventually they would. Considering the way Ashina had responded to his touch, it was only a matter of time.?
"Mother, what is it?" Gonzalo questioned. "Why didn't you knock?"?
At Gonzalo's question, Danciana pulled her eyes away from Ashina's face, making her reluctance to do so obvious. Even though angry, she was taking pleasure in Ashina's embarrassment.?
"What is this cursed unfortunate slave doing in your bed?" Danciana grunted bitterly, deliberately not looking at Gonzalo.?
Ashina's smile faded, but she didn't apologize. She met Danciana's eyes again. "I was trying to get him to bed.." She sounded perfectly composed, despite the flush of color in her cheeks.
