When the past returns

[Alinthos Zanlaraniel]

"What Leyna? What was it? What could have been worse than what I did?" He looked at her with a mix of anger and sadness in his eyes."What? could it have been the worst part?"

[Leyna Barrin]

She was done fighting it and came close to him, pressing her lips harshly against his, nipping at his lips, before pulling away. "That you've plagued my thoughts for so long, my memories. I've laid awake wondering what's become of you, and wondering what undeserving wenches have gotten to lay beside you. Because even if you broke my heart, you're still one of the very rare among our kind." She ran her finger along her lips.

[Alinthos Zanlaraniel]

"Not as many as you think Leyna, but I am truly and honestly sorry for what I have done to you. I made the mistake, I'll admit to it. I'm glad to know I've been thought of, and by you of all people." He licked his lips, looking down at her slightly. "Would you allow me to hold you Leyna? Like I was allowed to at one point of my life?"

[Leyna Barrin]

"You apologize? What's more amazing is your sincerity." She stepped closer to him. "I'm sorry as well. I shouldnt have struck you those many times, as I did." She looked into his eyes, smiling. "Though I did enjoy ripping the whores hair off. And also getting a last look at your body." She wrapped her arms around him.

[Alinthos Zanlaraniel]

He pulled her arms away and wrapped his arms around her tightly. "No, just let me hold you, don't hold me just yet. You did hit me quite a bit. I've got the scars if you wish to see them. But, perhaps some of them must be seen indoors from other prying eyes. My favorite is the one I've got on my left thigh." He smiled at her playfully. "Even I enjoyed watching you pull her hair off. You were always my kind of woman."

[Leyna Barrin]

She rolled her eyes, somewhat, looking at him as she just stood there. "It's like you to always have things your way." She looked at him, smiling. "Yes, well even if I apologized for that action, you deserved each and every one of them." She cleared her throat, "Left thigh? was that the wound I inflicted with your own dagger?" She shook her head. "That will teach you, never mess with a female that's been scorned." She chuckled softly.

[Alinthos Zanlaraniel]

"Would you care to take a look at it Leyna? I've booked myself free room and board wherever my brother is staying." He smiled and looked to her horse."Another ride on Edenmar perhaps? I've missed the horse that was commanded to trample me. I've got that scar as well you know. Still a nasty bruise sometimes." He ran his hands along her back, pressing his lips agaisnt her forehead, leaving them there.

[Leyna Barrin]

She laughed loudly. "Yes, shame Edenmar did not go through with it. The poor creatures consciouse and like towards you got in the way." She nodded slowly. "Yes, I'd like to see this nasty scar of yours. It's always nice to appreciate your own handy work." She shut her eyes momentarily.

[Alinthos Zanlaraniel]

"Well then you either offer me a ride on Edenmar, or we go the easy simple way together." He smiled and let go of her. "How will we be traveling?"

[Leyna Barrin]

She moved over to Edenmar and hopped onto the saddle. "We ride Edenmar."

[Alinthos Zanlaraniel]

"I was hoping you'd say that." He jumped up and sat behind her. "Go on then, let me see if this horse still is capable of what he was when I last saw him"

[Leyna Barrin]

"Still able?" She laughed, "You've no idea." She kicked her legs and Edenmar began to ride as fast as the wind, disappearing into the scenery.