He sat gingerly on the bed and leaned close to her. He tried not to notice the tunic that clung to her sweat-laden body. Her tossing and turning had caused it to ride up her torso. Her breasts rose and fell rapidly with her breathing. “Scarlett,” he whispered into her ear. She stopped thrashing, but her eyes remained closed. She continued with the low moans as he whispered her name again. The moans ceased. He heard Tava suck in a breath. “Scarlett, I’m here,” he murmured into her ear. “Open your eyes.” Her eyes fluttered open. They were not the piercing blue he had become accustomed to but
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