Beautiful & Dangerous

Why that name? The valkyrie wondered but refused to think about it further.

Elsabet headed down the corridor and Wrenny fell in line beside her.

“Elsabet?” Wrenny asked catching the end of the conversation from the hall.

“I know.”

“I thought you were done with that name?”

“As did I.” Elsabet said sharply.

“No one has called you that since…”

“Yes.” Elsabet cut the other girl off and bit down the memories it invoked.

***

Sebastian in his lair, was sorely disappointed she refused to indulge in them. I’d be curious to know why that name has such significance. And how the maid knew it.

Bast’s leg swung over the armrest as he enjoyed the memories she rehashed. He reached to pull a book off the round table between the chairs, rolling it in his palms to keep his hands busy and his focus sharp. Anticipation heightening.

Blonde hair hung loose over his shoulders. Brushing a beautifully cut overcoat which swathed over a loosely laced white shirt. Leaving his collarbone and the defined lines of h