Chapter SixAyla's passion dissipated and she hastily attempted to jump down from the window where she sat, but Gairynzvl was much slower in responding to this unanticipated announcement. Placing his hands flat upon the cool stone windowsill on either side of her, he slowly turned his head to the side so neither shefey could see his exasperated expression or the irritation he felt. Closing his eyes and sighing profoundly through gritted teeth, he attempted to gather his senses. The intensity of his desire was not as easily suppressed as hers. “I am sorry, Gairynzvl,” Ayla whispered to him in a hushed tone, placing one hand upon his shoulder, but he shook his head with his eyes still closed. “I will follow you shortly.” The heaviness of his tone spoke volumes and she hesitated, unwilling t

