Night.
As the candlelight flickered, two shadows swayed along with it.
A breeze blew in through the slightly ajar window.
The candle flame trembled twice and went out. Once the wind stilled, the flame reignited.
Lady Jie Lin lay on Leech's chest. The recent storm of passion had left her mind blank, and it was a long while before she came to her senses.
"The prince wants to transport a shipment of goods through the waterway," Lady Jie Lin said.
It had been some time since she last saw the One-Eared Prince, yet Lady Jie Lin chose to bring it up now.
'No wonder she was able to find an Extraordinary and even had the confidence to test me.'
"...to the desert," she said, her chin resting on Leech's chest as she coiled around him like a beautiful serpent.
"The desert?"
Leech raised his hand and gave her a playful swat.
