Chapter 5
The next couple of days, the G'landheon were packing for the trip to Sacor city. The next day, the Coyle's and the G'landheon were ready to go. Stevic allowed Karigan to wear breeches for the ride. By mid-day, they were on the road to Sacor city. Bramer and Karigan talked along the way about the trade routes and their businesses. Stevic watched them with joy in his heart.
By the night, they were resting at a way station near the forest. Sevano and some of the men took turns during the night for watch. Before they went to bed, Bramer and Karigan talked about their futures.
"So tell me, Karigan. What do hope for in a marriage with me?" Bramer asked. Karigan stared at him for a minute.
"I won't ask for love, but I will ask for respect and likeness," she said.
"Why not love?" Bramer asked as he put a hand on her cheek.
"I foolishly gave me heart to someone I can't have," She said as she looked at him. Bramer ran a thumb over the top of her cheek as he leaned in. karigan's eyes widen with shock when his lips touched hers gently. She closed her eyes gently. They kissed for a couple of minutes before Bramer pulled away. Karigan opened her eyes and looked at him.
"Wow," Bramer whispered. Karigan nodded in agreement. "Well, it's getting late and we want an early start tomorrow, because me and your father believe we can reach Sacor city tomorrow evening," he said as he stood up. He held out a hand for Karigan and she took it. He helped her and then walked her over to her tent. He bid her goodnight and then turned in himself.
The next day, they pack up everything and began the trip again. They did manage to make it to Sacor City before the evening. They all check it to an Inn. Karigan had a room to herself and was unpacking her stuff when there was a knock at the door. Karigan cross the room and opened the door.
"Your room good?" Bramer asked.
"It is," Karigan said.
"Karigan…I heard that their majesties are holding a ball tomorrow. I know I am asking too much, but would you like to go?" Bramer asked. Karigan stared at him. What should I do? I can't bear to see Zachary again, but…she thought as she looked down.
"We don't have to go," he said quietly.
"No. It's all right. I would love to go. I would like to see my friends again," She said. Bramer took her hands into his and kissed her knuckle.
"Thank you, Karigan Even thought, we have only starting courting, I can fell myself starting to fall for you," he whispered. Karigan blushed with embrassment. Bramer chuckled. "I will leave you now," he said as he laid a kiss on her forehead and then left the room, closing the door behind him. Karigan stared at the door for some time before turning away.
Bramer is so kind to me and here I am, still pinning for someone I can never have she thought as she hung her head in shame. I need to let go and I need to start soon.