My eyes snapped open and I caressed Ellie to wake her before slipping out from under the light blanket. Little One rode my shoulders and rubbed against my neck the whole time. Sex It roared and everyone seemed to freeze in fear as the horses in camp screamed. I had also found a pepper tree and had a large bag of peppercorns, all I needed now was salt. Chapter 5
Robber Baron and the Crossroads
I woke as the sky began to lighten and ate quickly. I set one of the dead rabbits from yesterday beside the fire to thaw. I shot a man that sprang at me from the shadows and headed towards the last group still fighting. That night I held her against me afraid to sleep. This was something she would never have done… I reminded myself this wasn’t exactly my Ellie. For the next twenty five years we lived and loved each other although we never had any children. I let Ellie bargain with him as I began unloading the wagon. Not many travelers escape the baron’s men.”
I looked at him and then grinned. I nodded and gestured before moving forward. Most of the wagons carry trade goods and they can ill afford the room to carry food for the entire trip.”
I nodded, “How long will the trip take?”
He shrugged, “Depends
