ISLAND OF DESIRE: REJECTED HEIRESS
Lila joined in quickly: “You treat us like amateurs. We have never done such things before of course it takes time!”
“And learning faster saves lives,” Kael said simply, hammering another peg firm.
Alexus walked through all sides, checking and encouraging evenly. He moved naturally now between his old way commanding, polished and what Kael showed: practical, grounded, humble strength. He even worked harder than many, hands scratched and dirty like ours.
By late afternoon, the shelter stood strong: long, raised, sloped roof, walls thick enough from wind and rain, open sides for air but easily closed. Inside divided into two sections men and women sleeping areas.