Jardir took Leesha aside. When they were far enough that their voices would not be overheard, he moved to embrace her. “Intended, how I have missed your touch …” Leesha pulled back, stepping to the side and evading his arms. “What is this?” he demanded. “We shared more than a simple embrace the last time we were alone.” Leesha nodded. “But we are not alone, and this is not the time, Ahmann. I won’t have you marking me like a dog. I have already refused your proposal.” Jardir smiled. “Thus far.” “No, not thus far,” Leesha snapped. “I lay with you in the pillows, yes, but I am not your property,
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