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A Holiday
WaterRose, Meadow Mountain, Grier Country
Elsabet wandered to the stairs as Sebastian dragged in a wiltry tree from Warlock Grove across the moor. She stepped near the banister and frowned down at him. Watching his progress.
They’d spoke minimally since he’d returned from the battle and Rhyers had reprimanded her for not offering him comfort. They’d both been avoiding the other.
I don’t know what to say to her.
“What are you doing?” Her voice cut into his thoughts.
“It’s nearly Christmas.” He straightened to remark.
Her long look told him she’d no idea what this meant.
Truly?
“Are you being sincere, Little Harpie?”
You don’t know?
She blinked at him, passionlessly.
“Come down here.” He invited.
Perhaps get a little closer…
Her lips tightened and she shook her head adamantly. Backing from the stairs to return to her chamber. He heard the door click.
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