Chapter 46 Irritation And Jealousy

• Deanneth
• I shut my eyes, and let myself soak for several more minutes in the bath. Clara was asleep. I must have pushed her to her natural limits, and now she slept more deeply than ever. If I had my way, I would have tied her up, tossed her over my shoulder, and disappeared in some anonymous inn where I could take her in every way I liked.
• Unfortunately, being the leader of the Dark Shade would not allow me to do so. Let the girl rest, I thought. She’ll be much more fascinating once she gets her spark back.