Despite my brave words, I'm nervous. Very nervous. I'm slightly shaking and I know Agyris can feel it from his position at my back. I want you in me.. I couldn't believe I had said that. I cringe as I remember and unconsciously fist Maximus' mane where my fist rested. 'Get your sweaty palms of me' Maximum snorts in disgust. 'You're ruining my fine mane' "I'm sorry" I say quickly taking my hands of him and placing them in my laps. "Sorry for what?" Master Agyris says behind me. I had forgotten he couldn't hear Maximus. "F-for making y-you worried. While you were away, you must have been thinking I had s-something with Drusus" I stuttered. That was the only think I could think of. 'Smooth' neighed Maximus. The cottage is soon in sight and Master Agyris urges Maximus faster. He unm

