Chapter Nine: UnshackledDespite one of his men's suggestion to stop for the day, they keep going until they reach a stream and only with the promise of wish for dinner and a clean wash do they actually come to a complete stop.
It is getting colder as the sun begins to set and she is glad that they're finally stopping cause being awake means she's aware of their proximity and the way their bodies rub together with every trot is making her body respond in ways that makes them both feel warm all over.
As they disembark from the horse, he sets her on her feet gingerly, making sure that she is standing properly before letting go of her.
Without his touch on her, she feels cold and bereft, almost a little bit lost. It's frustrating cause she knows she should be used to being alone by now and
