I stretched and flexed my arm, "I thought I'd be a cripple, and now..."
I turned to my mate, walked over, and scooped her up. I spun her around laughing, and she squealed in surprise, "Thanks to you. I am perfectly fine. Honey, what a blessing you are!
"Ahh, put me down," She giggled, but I just playfully dipped her before cradling her close to my chest.
"Never," I said in joy, "I have to give you a reward for helping your King. Name it, and it's yours. I.. You said you wanted a peaceful life, and while I can't give you that. I can give you an escape. I have a few small private islands. I'll transfer one into your name and give it to you on your birthday tomorrow and we can go there for holidays. And... Even if you do reject me. It'll still be yours."
"You don't have to do that."
"Yes
