Chapter 7
Soraya walked into the tent with a heavy heart. What could she possibly do for him, short of giving him her own life? She should for all he had done for her and for Farsala. It was the least she could do.
She opened up her shilshadu before even checking to see if he was better, and was astonished when a steady voice, devoid of any illness or hoarseness said, "Stop."
What?
"I'm… healed." Kavi continued, astonished himself. "I woke up… and I was all better." He couldn't think of anything other than those childish words to describe it.
"H-How?" Soraya's voice was thin with amazement.
"I dunno. I-" he stopped as Soraya flew into his arms.
"I'm so happy!" she sobbed, with tears of joy this time. "I thought you were going to die!" Sitting up, she sniffed good-naturedly. "The Suud wanted to exile you, you know."
"Well, I'm glad they didn't." His voice grew serious. "Being… so near death and all… made me realize something. I… I love you, Soraya." It was the first time he had said her name out loud.
Her big, dark eyes grew even wider.
She slapped him.
"Ouch!" Kavi yelped. "What did I say?"
"It took a neardeath experience for you to figure out you loved me?" she snarled.
Uh oh, he thought. Big uh oh. He opened his mouth to apologize, but all apologies were forgotten as her mouth met his. I guess this means she forgives me.
