2 - Assignment Once they were shown to their table and given their menus, the couple allowed themselves the chance to relax. “Thank you, dear knight. You were so smooth.” Æquana giggled softly. Talon grinned and opened his menu. “Well, it won’t be the last time I may have to save you from overzealous studs wanting a chance to prove their virility,” he commented. “Does it bother you?” “Bother me?” He glanced at her. “Why would it bother me?” “I mean, make you jealous,” Æquana amended, looking over her menu. “You know I would never look at those kind of men twice, much less..." She left the sentence open for him to close. Sighing loudly, Talon gave her an understanding stare. “Maja, my love, I think I know your heart better than you do. And I know you would never stray from our bed." H

