Chapter 7 Chapter Six

Until noon the next day, she was still in the midst of a strong hatred for Connor.She remembered her intention to be practical, she should really try to be friendly with this horrible man, shouldn't she?Moreover, she is not a person who indulges in sadness blindly, and there are more exciting things to think about.Indeed, when Conor said that giving him a son would let her go, she was really blown away.She thought she would never forgive him, what kind of monster was he, thinking she would abandon her child? But he's not a monster, he's just a man, that's all.And a stubborn, totally impractical and ignorant man.

All morning she licked her wounds alone, and by afternoon she thought at least she should be able to look at him less hostilely. She could no longer have the idea of ​​killing her husband, and she gradually noticed that he was not as ruthless as she thought.He seems to care about Jiri as much as she does.He slowed his progress so that her filly could follow.He has been riding beside Mina, showing his concern from time to time. They crossed a meadow full of green clover and purple heather that she thought was too beautiful for them to trample on like this.Connor slowed down, and a few minutes later they came to a forest, and Connor asked everyone to stop.

Kunlan, continue on with the others, and we will meet at the top of the mountain. Wen Na noticed Kun Lan's surprise, he looked like he wanted to argue, but he just gave Wen Na a glance and left, and that glance made Wen Na feel full of sympathy. As soon as his subordinates left, Kang Nuo forced Min Na to look up at him.She felt like she saw ice cubes in his eyes, and he was so angry. Now you can stop frowning at me. She waited for him to release her before she could speak, and I didn't realize I was frowning.Is that why we stopped? No, he replied, I want to ask you something. what?

Are you still in pain? She immediately lowered her head in embarrassment, and her face burned in the blink of an eye. I am waiting for your answer. Do we have to discuss this? Answer me, he ordered again, but this time the voice sounded less harsh. No, I don't have any pain now. Am I being rude?It's me I'm fine, really.Please stop worrying. Mina, can you get over your shyness soon? I hope so. Although angry, he still smiled.Sounds like she'll do it no matter what. He still doesn't believe she's telling the truth about her health, and refuses to change the subject.

If you're pain free, why do you keep moving around in the saddle? She was surprised that he had noticed this detail.He barely glanced at her as he rode beside her. I didn't know you observed so carefully. I notice everything, and so do other people, or they wouldn't be with me.It's one of the reasons we're still alive. Did you notice that you broke my heart? He looked rather annoyed, I've never done that before! we quarrel We didn't fight. So what are we doing? You ask questions and I answer. He really didn't get it at all.The discovery shocked her, and it gave her a glimmer of hope for the future.

Maybe Connor wasn't heartless or cold at all, he was just ignorant.The discovery came as a huge relief to her. Did you notice anything else about me?she asked. He noticed her every little movement.Just now, for example, he noticed that when the colorful meadow came into view, she took a deep breath and then smiled, but when he didn't allow her to stop to explore so as not to delay the trip, she frowned greatly . I found that you frowned when you saw me. She sighed.I don't understand that you think you didn't break my heart, and I also don't understand that I think we're fighting, but you say it's not.

He nodded. Why are you moving around in the saddle? He wanted her to admit his embarrassment.It's a little tricky, she whispered, and I've been shifting my weight to ease the discomfort. He lifted her off Gilly's back and put her on his lap, wrapping his arms around her.His chin was resting on the top of her head. Is it better now? Yes, thank you. I won't touch you again tonight, okay? He sounded disappointed and it was hard for her to believe him.Then she thought he might be teasing her, and looked up to see if he was laughing.He was expressionless, so she asked, do you still want me?

certainly.Does this make you weird?I told you you didn't disappoint me and I wanted to have kids as soon as possible. She leaned back away from his body but we were right after us You said you weren't disappointed but I know you weren't happy either. Why do you think so? You turn around and ignore me.Now you don't have to pretend, I'll improve. No, woman, you'll kill me if you do. She blushed again, so you were happy after that? He heaved a long sigh.He couldn't understand why she needed him to admit it so much. Yes. Why don't you tell me how you feel?

Why am I saying this? He didn't understand a woman's feelings at all, and she reminded herself not to be angry.You can give me a little compliment, or compliment me. He gave her a surprised look, and she realized at once that he had looked the same way when she told him she needed his reassurance. I can't guess what you're thinking.You can tell me, Mina. She shook her head at him, I don't need compliments anymore, you don't have to be so horrified.I didn't praise you either, that's why it happened.I was not disappointed. I know. She ignored the arrogance in his tone.I think we should start from scratch.She nodded emphatically, yes, we should.Right now, we do it all over again.

What is she saying?start over what?He would have asked her to explain if she hadn't seemed pretty happy with herself, and damn happy. Mina suddenly realized how considerate he was in allowing them enough privacy to discuss their medical condition.I appreciate that you only brought up my discomfort when we were alone, your concern made me feel better. That's not why we stopped. She looked rather disappointed, so he decided to lighten it up, which was one of the reasons, of course.I also want to talk to you about your pony. Jilly was exhausted. Yes, he admitted, we were going to keep her.She couldn't climb the last hill, and he continued, even though she kept shaking her head at him.His wife still didn't understand that it was wrong to disobey her husband.He hoped she would realize this soon.

She's almost exhausted now. She knew he was right, but she had to make him understand that it was impossible to keep Gilly.Gilly was a gift from my brother a few years ago.I like her very much.Of course you can understand that I cannot leave her alone.Can't we stop for a while and let her recover? No. Please be reasonable. I'm trying to reason with you.There is simply no way this horse can recover, she doesn't have the stamina. but if we just stay for a while It's too dangerous to be here.Do you want my men to die for this? Her shoulders slumped in frustration.It seemed impossible to continue convincing him, especially since his reasons were so convincing. I know you are right, she whispered, and I will be sorry if anything happens to your soldiers.I keep pushing Jiri and she will get hurt too.I was so selfish and now I know.So where should we leave her? This is a great place. She dared to shake her head at him again, and Kang Nuo once again gave in to her provocation.In the future she would have to learn to trust his judgment. She had changed a lot since we first met.In fact she had completely changed.She couldn't even speak coherently when she first met him, no doubt because of her fear of him.And now she wasn't afraid at all.He didn't regret the change at all, because he didn't want to marry a woman who trembled at the sight of him.He had thought Mina was just like the women he'd known before, but now he knew he was wrong.She was definitely different from other women, she was infuriatingly unique and damn beautiful, and her audacity was refreshing to him. It is impossible for Ji Li to survive if she is left like this.Connor, please concentrate, okay, I want you to understand that you look a little annoyed, she nodded, and asked again, what did I do to annoy you? He counted to ten before speaking, hoping he could hold back his rising anger.His voice was still rather angry, did you just order me to concentrate? She shrugged gracefully, maybe, she admitted, does that bother you?Is that why you're clenching your teeth?I can apologize if need be. Listen carefully, he ordered in a suspiciously soft voice, you can't order your husband to pay attention.He waited for her nod before continuing, and I wasn't bothered, but God knows, you're challenging my patience. Since she wanted to persuade him to change his mind about Ji Li, she thought it best not to fight him now.But keeping silent almost killed her.He's really stubborn, and he seems determined to let things go the way he wants and not listen to anyone else.However, he was her husband and she had to try to get along with him.If he didn't think he was upset, then she let him think so, even though he looked clearly pissed off.A muscle in one of his cheeks was twitching, and if that wasn't something bothering him, for God's sake, she didn't know what it could be. Getting along with this impossible man was going to kill her.Pride will ruin this man unless he learns to be less cocky. thank you for the explanation.There was no sincerity in her voice, she said, but she wasn't too angry to speak. I was thinking I should tell you that Jiri has been well fed so she doesn't forage for food on her own at all. He's really pissed off now.They're talking about an animal and not a child, aren't they?His wife doesn't seem to understand the difference. When he was about to stand firm, she suddenly stroked his face with her hand.He felt as if he was being caressed by angel wings.And she looks just like an angel: charming blue eyes, innocent expression, everything is so damn beautiful.He knew these reassurances were robbing him of his ability to think. He grabbed her hand and focused himself.His wife was so ridiculous, but he knew he wouldn't be foolish enough to tell her that.She was just trying to convince him. Now you need to play some social tricks, but unfortunately he doesn't know it at all.she will be fine.He said. She can't be okay, she's going to die. Mina, don't fight against me again.he said angrily. She was not at all afraid of his wrath.I'm not against you, I just want you to understand how important Ji Li is to me.She was like part of my family, I even gave her my brother's name. He must be very happy.he said dryly. She ignored the sarcasm in his tone.No, Jillian didn't like it at all, but he got used to it.Can you think of someone kind and loving to take care of her? Do you think I will admit that I know anyone who is kind and caring? She told herself not to get angry, no matter how provocative he was, she had to control her temper.Gilly's safety is paramount, and she is responsible for it. I know someone would want her.Wen Na suggested. No, we cannot send her back to England.Kunlan's home is not far from here, and I have helped them rebuild their home.You're not going to let this go, are you? If you ask me, I will do my best.But don't you think twice before making a decision? Kang Nuo finally gave in reluctantly. I am not an unreasonable man, so I will think about it carefully. A minute later, he confirmed that Kunlan's father was willing to take Jili in. His cooperation pleased her so much that she hugged his neck and wanted to kiss him to thank him.She wanted to give him a quick swipe of her lips to express her gratitude, but what she actually thought and what she actually did ended up being very different. It was all Connor's fault, he had shown her how wonderful kissing was.She originally thought that she could just follow his guidance, but just as she wanted to leave to take a breath, his mouth was pressed down again, and he gave her a long and wet kiss, which made her tremble even more.His kisses became more demanding, and she became more wanton, her tongue began to demand as wildly as his.God help her, it didn't take long for her to feel like she was losing control. She completely forgot everything outside.She wouldn't have noticed even if they were surrounded by savage enemies.She would not pay attention to anything except the man in her arms. Luckily, Connor hasn't gotten completely out of hand yet.He pulled back suddenly and grabbed her hand to keep her fingers from tangling his hair. He knew she had no idea how shocking this kiss had been to him.He told himself not to look at her lips again until he regained control, but damn, how could he not.So he kissed her lips again, to prevent her from tempting him to make further moves, and finally he had to use all his strength to end the kiss, and couldn't help being angry with himself. You made me forget where we were, wife. She was sure he enjoyed the tender moment as much as she did, so she smiled with satisfaction. He was furious.What the hell do you think you're doing? His fickleness made her breathless for a moment.My God save her, what did she just do? He didn't give her time to recover, what?he asks. I'm just expressing my gratitude. I really doubt how you keep your innocence if you keep expressing gratitude in this way. She was petrified.How dare he use such words to ruin such a wonderful kiss just now? Her anger came up immediately.This is indeed a miracle.My dad always dragged me away from men because I was always attacking them.Of course they're all useless, just like you, they won't kiss me back. Her words were hilarious and reminded him of how timid and scared she had been last night. Although he still thought she should learn to be more modest, he had to admit that she was deeply moved by her boldness in resisting him.Doesn't she understand that she can only express herself if she is allowed to?Shouldn't she be completely loyal and trusting of his every word and deed? Damn, he didn't know what she was supposed to do.He had never been married before, and this idea was only based on his previous experience of taking women to bed.They were all grateful, and damn it, they certainly wouldn't be so bold.And he would get bored of them in no time. Wen Na is an anomaly, she doesn't know how to obey his orders at all. Connor didn't know why he wanted to provoke her again, but he thought maybe he wanted to see what other funny things she would say. Are you placating me with this ignorant rebuttal? No, Connor, I just want to give you what you want.It's obvious you made me angry on purpose.I let you succeed.You can come and thank me. His smile betrayed him.You really don't know why I'm angry, do you? She didn't like his teasing at all.Yeah, I don't know, but I have a feeling you're about to tell me. You shouldn't kiss me unless I give you permission to do so. She straightened her back in anger.Then I won't kiss you often in the future. no wife.Of course you kiss me often. The conversation ends abruptly as he pushes her face against his chest. Can you not do this in the future?She asked and it was rude.He ignored her request.After that, they didn't speak to her again until the evening when they stopped to rest for the night. He waited for Mina to notice that Gilly wasn't with the other horses.The woman may have a fit and cry.God help him, he was always ready to stop her seizures. She didn't say anything, but the look on her face and the sadness in her eyes made him sick, and he wished she could yell at him. Her disappointment had been tormenting him throughout dinner, and he hadn't tried to explain his behavior, but an hour later he changed his mind.He told himself that it was her preference for fillies that made him make the exception.Damn, she thought an animal was her family. He waited until she was alone by the river and caught her talking to her.Mina, I didn't lie to you, so I hope you don't look at me like that again.I don't have time to send Ji Li to the Kunlan family. I see.Her voice sounded emotionless, her eyes fixed on the ground and not at him. No, you don't understand.He murmured that McNair was after us, and though I'd love to fight them, I couldn't risk it with you here.I cannot put you in such danger. He held her back before she could speak, and kept talking, but as soon as we got home, I'd send someone to find the mare and take her to Quinlan's father. Thank you, Connor.Is the enemy very close to us now? close enough.he answered. I didn't hear anything. They weren't close enough to hear. He was already planning to end the conversation and turn around to leave. She has no such plan.Conor? What's up? She followed closely behind him, then stopped suddenly.She wanted to kiss him on the cheek and thank him for taking the time to explain, but she immediately remembered his reaction last time, and the hurt was so clear until now, so she thought it best not to provoke him any more. Thanks for letting me know what you think. Don't make it a habit.I'm not in the habit of explaining my behavior to others.There will be no next time. He always seems to spoil every sweet moment with harsh words.And whenever he wanted to end a conversation, he would leave so rudely that she had to run after him. are we safe now Yes. He didn't want to say more, and he didn't want to explain why it was safe now but not just now. She was exhausted and didn't have the strength to coax him to say more. She came to the stream and did a quick wash.The water here is cooler than the water she bathed in last night.By the time she changed into new underwear and stockings her scalp was numb from the cold.There are several sets of clothes in her box, but she can't go to get them now, but fortunately, she still has two sets of clothes in her small backpack, which are a little wrinkled but clean. The night was bitterly cold, and she felt that the last of her strength had disappeared.She spread her tunic out on the bushes, hoping the evening humidity would smooth out its wrinkles, and sat down to brush her hair.She said her evening prayers while braiding her hair, hoping that the unpleasantness would soon pass.At last she put the shoes back on with great difficulty and stood up. She thought how nice it would be to sleep in a warm bed, but a sense of guilt rose in her heart. Poor Ji Li didn't have a warm place to sleep tonight.Suddenly a strange sound caught her attention.It was a low voice, as if it came from the opposite side of the valley.The woods were too dense and the moonlight not bright enough for her to see anything unusual, but she was sure she heard something. She stood there quietly, eyes closed, and waited patiently for a few minutes before she heard the voice again. It was clearly shouting at her now, and the sound was harsh as metal rubbing against each other. God, a group of warriors with swords appeared in her vision.She knew they weren't allies, because friends couldn't be stalking, could they?No, of course not, friends will shout hello when they come. She didn't know their number, but she had the feeling that it was more than just a few people. She tried to control her fear, she wanted to run back to warn Connor of the danger.But she didn't run.Instead, walk slowly, making as little noise as possible.She could hear them getting closer, and any noise she made would let them spot her. Lord, she's so scared.When she finally came to the narrow clearing, she called her husband in a low voice, and saw him having a lively discussion with Quinlan by the bushes.They obviously want to speak in private because their speaking area is far away from other people.Their stiff posture told her that the topic was serious.Connor seemed very dissatisfied with Kunlan's words, because he shook his head every once in a while, obviously expressing his disapproval. She walked over quickly and called him again, but he didn't even look at her, just raised his hand and silently told her not to disturb them. Of course she couldn't wait for them to end, they would all be dead if that were the case, so she slapped his hand off, ready for his scolding. The defiant gesture had his full attention, but the initial anger evaporated as soon as he saw the sheer terror on her face. What's wrong? A group of soldiers is coming our way, Conor.I don't know their number, but I hear their voices.They are very careful. To her bewilderment, her shocking news didn't get the reaction she expected. Connor laughed, did you really hear them? Clearly he hasn't figured it out yet, yes, I hear you.I don't think they're allies, otherwise they wouldn't care so much about making noise, would they?We should get out of here as soon as possible.why are you laughing?Don't you understand that we are in danger? She guessed he might not have figured it out yet.Only now did she understand how slow he was to react, and unfortunately his friend seemed to be the same way.In fact he seemed worse, he couldn't comprehend their dire situation at all, he actually laughed out loud. She tried desperately to raise her hands, but she decided to wake them up.Connor, I'm worried. You have no reason to worry. Connor didn't usually pay attention to how women dressed themselves, but he couldn't seem to stop staring at his wife's hair.He couldn't imagine how she did it.For God's sake, he'd never seen a haircut like it. He thought he was a smart man, and he knew how fragile Mina's feelings were, so he carefully made his voice only curious and not accusatory.What's the matter with your hair, wife?Do you want to tie your hair all in knots on top of your head? She couldn't believe he wanted to discuss her hair.my braid?Do you want to discuss my braids? Yes, so it's called braids?He said, I don't know yet. She took a few steps back and kept shaking her head, which untied the knots she had tied one by one.Don't you see how nervous I am?she yelled. He couldn't imagine why she'd be nervous, unless she wasn't paying attention to what he was telling her there was nothing to worry about.Or was she hearing it but not believing him? He didn't want to teach her a lesson, no matter how much she annoyed him.No, he just wanted to help her sort out her thoughts.She's a smart woman, and it won't take long. So why on earth are you worried? She was completely defeated by him and was too angry to speak.No one can be so stupid, especially a leader. Kunlan didn't want to keep silent anymore.He felt that he was much smarter than the lord in dealing with women, so he naturally wanted to give some advice, lest his lord say something that should not be said to hurt other people's delicate feelings.I think your wife is still worried about the man who is approaching.She probably thought we were in danger. Wen Na happily nodded in agreement, but Kang Nuo rejected the possibility.No, my wife dare not humiliate me like that.He replied, looking directly at Mina, who knew I would protect her from harm.Isn't it Mina? No, that's not the case.How would she know if he was capable of protecting anyone?Just because he looks like a warrior from hell doesn't mean he can fight like that.But she knew it wasn't wise to say that.The way he was looking at her told her she'd better be careful, so she nodded in agreement to reassure him. The remaining knots on her head were all parted now, and her hair fell just as Connor wanted it to, in limp curls that fell to her shoulders. Mina just wanted to leave, but suddenly realized the truth of the matter. You know those men. Connor looked at her without saying a word. when did you knowshe asked. I knew it when they came. They are not your enemy. of course not. why don't you tell meshe asked, you should have told me. should i? You should tell your wife something important. He shook his head.Where did she get the idea?I do not think so. I think so. Connor couldn't believe that she was against him.He stared at her disapprovingly, with his arms folded across his chest. Kunlan knew what that meant.His lord was getting angry.Now Connor was about to say something he would regret later.As Kang Nuo's friend, Kunlan couldn't sit idly by.Ma'am, may I suggest that you wear your shawl?He asked, your husband doesn't want you to catch cold. She looked as if she hadn't heard him at all, and her attention had been on her husband.Tension builds between the two, their eyes locked together, challenging as neither seem to back down. The humidity is very heavy tonight, and Kunlan interrupted again to get the hostess' attention.It looks like there's going to be a thunderstorm.His last words seemed to have an effect, Mina finally looked in his direction, and he finally breathed a sigh of relief. Of course it was going to rain.It's perfect for a long, bad day like this.Did you see my box, Quinlan?I need my cloak. You can wear my shawl.Connor told her. He didn't raise his voice, but she stepped back as if he was yelling.Where's my box, Kunlan?She reminded the soldier. We tossed it with your saddle. Please go back and get it back for me, please? Kunlan didn't speak but turned to see Kang Nuo's reaction. His lord shook his head but remained stubbornly silent, which gave Quinlan a panic.I can't go back and get it back for you.We dropped the box a few hours ago, and we've come a long way since then, and if you remember, it's been a rough road.We have to drop it, ma'am.When he saw the look in her eyes, he immediately added that the truck could not climb such a narrow mountain road. Why didn't you tell me before throwing them away? It's your lord's order, he explained, and the fact should silence her.He was wrong.Miss Mina didn't intend to just let it go. Doesn't it occur to any of you that I would have some serious reason for wanting to keep that box? If he had time to think about it, Kunlan was sure she could come up with a suitable answer, but she didn't give him time.His mistress seemed at once to lose her temper.The box was given to me by my sister Joanne, and I'm going to use it for my children's clothes.I value it. Quinlan immediately felt depressed and dissatisfied, the way English people feel every time they look in the mirror.He turned to his lord again, glaring at him and nudging him hoping he would take over the fight.Damn it, it wasn't Kunlan who married this troublesome woman, it was Kang Nuo.It was up to him to bear her disappointment. But Connor remained quiet.Ma'am, that's a must.Quinlan said, isn't it, lord? Mina didn't care what her husband had to say, she was too upset to listen to anything.All the grievances of the past few days came together and she thought she was going to scream if she didn't leave her husband for a while now. She didn't even bother to say goodbye and just walked away.But then she suddenly thought of something and stopped in her tracks.My saddle, Quinlan?You mean you threw away the saddle that my dear sister Rachel lent me? Do you have any other saddles, Mina?Connor asked her dryly. God, she hated the way he sounded condescending and reasoning.NO, I have not.she answered. Madame, it is imperative to throw away your sister's saddle.Kunlan blurted out. I also cherish that saddle.she whispered. Kunlan's shoulders slumped.He knew she would say that. I want to ask why you didn't ask for my permission first? Kunlan swore not to say a word again.He glared at his lord, and stood there with folded arms like him, waiting. Kang Nuo didn't accept his hint, so Kunlan asked him, don't you want to answer your wife's question?Kunlan's voice was very desperate. Connor glared at his friend angrily, then turned to Wen Na, if I had to ask for permission before making a decision, then I wouldn't be a lord, let alone something trivial.You're just curious, aren't you?You won't speak out against me before your husband's men, will you? She actually nodded and agreed to surprise him, yes, I'm just curious, of course I won't blame you in front of your men.Do you have the patience to bear with one last question, husband? what is the problem? When do you think you'll throw me away? Connor's mood sank immediately.He took a menacing step forward, ordering her to follow him. Kunlan took a few steps back, looked up at the sky, and prayed for God to help.His mistress had never seen Connor lose his temper. Although Kunlan knew that his lord would not hurt her physically, in fact he would never hit a woman, but he would definitely break her heart. But he won't be too ruthless, so Kunlan doesn't plan to intervene.Now that the oil was on the fire, and she had caused it herself, who asked her to irritate her husband by asking such a dreadful question?She had to bear the consequences herself, and Kunlan stepped back a little further away from the two of them, hoping that she would realize that he would not and could not help her. Conor didn't intend to lose his temper at all, because he knew his bride was exhausted.The shadows under her eyes indicate her tiredness.He was responsible for it, and he figured the only thing to do now was to let her go to bed.Getting her to relax and go to sleep seemed pretty difficult.She had to ease the tension in her body first, and maybe a fight would help.He always felt relaxed after a hard fight, and while he admitted he didn't know what a lady like Mina could be, he figured it wouldn't hurt to have her lash out.When she had had enough of the scolding and rested, she would come to her senses, or at least he hoped so, and then she would beg his forgiveness. You're being very unreasonable right now, Mina. I think I'm being reasonable with you. Yeah?Then explain why you ask me such a question.Did your parents ever drop you?Of course he thought that was impossible. She gave him an affirmative answer, in fact, yes. As soon as these words came out, she regretted it.Now Kang Nuo must have looked down on his parents even more. They are not intentional.They just forgot.You can certainly understand that it is different. You want me to believe they forgot you?No parent, not even an Englishman, would abandon their child. It looks like your wife meant it.Kunlan interrupted suddenly, did they forget you at home, madam? She shook her head, I shouldn't have spoken so fast. So are you exaggerating?Connor asked, thinking how considerate he was for not letting her admit that she was lying. You're making it harder.I wish I didn't have to say a word now because you must be thinking how bad my parents are.You just don't get it.This has only happened a few times, and they are loving parents.They have eight children, so many that they are sure to forget one every now and then.Anyway, it's all my own fault, and I'd be fine if I was with other people. Did they drop you more than once? What she said shocked him immensely. You look annoyed and I don't know why.It's not you who gets left behind, it's me, and I'm telling you, I don't give a damn. Of course you care, he retorted, did they ever forget the other kids? no because i keep getting lost He didn't want to hear any excuses, where were you abandoned by your parents who loved you? This stubborn man would never understand, and she was too tired to try to make him understand.Lord, he's a test for her, and if she doesn't find some peace soon, she's going to start screaming like a crazy woman. But Connor didn't seem to have any intention of leaving, so she's good to go. He still has questions to ask, and he won't let her go unless she satisfies his curiosity, and I want an answer. This topic is over. His eyes suggested she change her mind. Honestly, Connor, you're like a flea on a hyena.My parents left me halfway in the country, are you satisfied now?Or is there anything else that's bothering you that you'd like me to admit? She didn't wait for his answer, she didn't even ask to leave, but she still unconsciously nodded to the two men before she left.She could not help blaming her mother for her tireless endeavor to make her daughters well-behaved ladies. Owen called to the hostess when she passed by, Madam, if you want to go to the river, you should go in the opposite direction. She said something to the soldier, but not loud enough to carry across the clearing. what happened again?Connor muttered, and the shocked expression on Owen's face indicated that there was trouble again.The soldier glanced in Conor's direction and immediately went after his mistress. Kunlan didn't dare to laugh, although the helplessness in Kang Nuo's voice made him feel amused.Owen seemed surprised.Your wife must have said something scary. Definitely, Connor replied, God knows, Kunlan, she is such a bloody trouble. In Kunlan's view, she is actually quite perfect.Kang Nuo just didn't realize his happiness yet, but from the bewildered expression on Kang Nuo's face, it could be seen that he was already fascinated by her.His recent gloomy expression suggests that he doesn't like his reaction to Mina.昆藍對女主人的觀察發現，她也同樣很難理解自己對丈夫的反應。 回家後她也會引起事端的。 我不會讓那種事情發生的。 我不敢確定你能做到。昆藍說。 我們的人會很難集中精神辦事的。他們會想要一直盯著你的妻子，而他們的女人是不會喜歡的。你意識到她有多美嗎，還是你根本沒時間去注意這個？ 我不是瞎子，我當然注意到了。她的外貌也是我要對抗的另一個問題。 我可不這麼看。 你是個膚淺的男人，所以你才不這麼看。 昆藍完全接受這個侮辱而且笑了起來。 領主？歐文大喊，我能佔用你一點時間嗎？very important thing. 他等康諾准許才走過來。夫人告訴我她並不是去小溪邊，她要回去找她的箱子。然後她會一路走回英格蘭。那是她剛才告訴我的。我想要勸她，但她不聽。你認為她真的打算這麼做嗎？ 康諾沒有說話。而且他懷疑歐文能不能聽見他的話，因為昆藍開始放聲大笑起來。他真想把這個朋友摔到地上去，但他想，這真的不能怪他。如果不是娶了這個女人，康諾也會覺得很好笑的，但他們結了婚，那就讓情況完全不同了。 為什麼她不能讓人放心呢？她的衝動總是讓他分心。她總是在他轉過身後就讓他大吃一驚，而他可一點也不喜歡這個。他要是第一眼看到她時就知道她是個大麻煩就好了。該死，他的妻子可真是與眾不同。雖然康諾不是傻瓜，知道是自己運氣好才能得到這樣一個可人，但他實在希望她能趕快習慣他，到時她就可以平靜下來讓他專心於更重要的事了。 他開始認為也許他永遠不能理解她的思維方式了。她的情緒變得實在太快，前一分鐘她還溫柔可親，下一分鐘馬上就變得頑固可惡了。 不能希望他忍受颶風吧。大多數男人不會像他這麼有耐心，但他的耐心已經快用光了。他一天只能接受這些挑釁了，這已經是他的極限了。 我懷疑玟娜小姐是否意識到她走錯方向了。昆藍說，如果繼續走下去，她今晚就可以去敲金亞烈的門了。 夫人知道她正朝北走，歐文說，她告訴我她要繞個大圈以免打擾到在小溪邊巡邏的士兵。 昆藍轉向康諾，你不去追你的妻子嗎？ 我兄弟的士兵不會讓她走遠的。 我想她會希望你去追她。 Damn it.he muttered. 一秒鐘後他就推翻了自己的決定，他推開身邊兩個男人大步朝他妻子消失的方向走去。 他不得不比預期的多走了一段路。發現她時，她正斜靠在一棵樹上，看起來一副完全被打敗了的樣子。他並不喜歡看到這個，尤其這都是由他造成的。但他還是很高興她並沒有哭哭啼啼的。 她抬起一隻手，默默地告訴他不要靠近，但他根本不理她的指示，他走過去把她摟入懷中。 他以為她會反抗，但令他驚訝的是，她很順從，把手繞到他的頸後，頭靠在他的肩膀上。她又變的溫柔可親了。 我的兄弟告訴我，沒有哪個腦筋正常的女人願意跟我結婚，如果你真的打算去找你的箱子的話，那我不得不說 我腦筋不正常？她幫他回答，如果我發瘋了，那也全怪你。是你把我逼成這樣的，康諾。 他不自覺地微笑起來，他的妻子簡直在說他最不能容忍的話。 你打算一路步行嗎？ 不，我只是想一個人待一會。你知道的，是不是？ 不，他不知道，但他打算撒謊，是的。He said. 其實我根本不是獨自一人，你也知道的，是不是？ Yes. 跟著我的那兩個士兵是誰？ 我兄弟的崗哨。你現在是在亞烈的領地上，如果你還記得的話。 她根本不記得了。她打了個呵欠，把注意力轉向更令她擔憂的事情上，我好像把我的鞋子弄丟了，我真無法想像這是怎麼發生的。 他可很清楚是怎麼回事，她經常亂丟東西，我會幫你找到的，他承諾。玟娜，剛才到底是怎麼回事？ 你是問我我這麼難過還有沒有其他原因，是嗎？ 他問的就是這個問題，不是嗎？Yes.He said. 她開始撫摸他的頸後，一邊思考著她該怎麼讓他明白。康諾懷疑她可能根本沒意識到自己在做什麼，但他發現她的愛撫讓他很舒服。 我現在已經明白了，但當時並不理解。 他向上翻了個白眼，從她那得到直接的答案似乎是不可能的。So?he asked. 箱子和馬鞍還有我的母馬都是家人給我的禮物。你想要從我這兒趕走一切，而我不讓你這麼做。我還沒做好準備放手。 我想趕走什麼？ 我的家人。 Minna 她沒讓他繼續。你努力趕走他們，是不是？而如果你成功了，我還剩下什麼呢？ I. 他的回答打動了她，但她努力拒絕這個事實。她並不想要他，她想要她的家人。 你有我。他的聲音現在生硬而堅持。 她抬頭看他，他眼中的神情催眠了她，那眼神充滿了溫柔和脆弱，於是，原來的那些想要依附一些熟悉的舊有的東西的孩子氣的想法突然變得不那麼重要了。 我真的擁有你嗎，康諾？ 是的，女人。 於是她笑了，她的懷疑煙消雲散。他的話當然是發自內心的，這讓她的心裏暖暖的。他的這一面她之前曾經見過一次，就在他們新婚的那個晚上，他把她摟入懷中跟她做愛時。那時作為士兵的他消失不見了，把她擁在懷中的只是個男人。 現在他又一次施展起他的魔法來，而她怎能抗拒的了呢？ 她點頭順從，現在她情緒平和，因為她終於明白現在她所做的是神聖而正確的，雖說在辛克萊神父宣佈他們結為夫婦時她就應該明白了，但她現在不得不承認，其實她一直沒有接受這個婚姻。 現在是時候停止對未來的恐懼並放開過去了。而這個決心一下，她就突然覺得自己的想法發生了驚人的變化：她願意把自己完全交給他。 你現在擁有我了，何康諾，我決定讓你擁有我。 她用一個吻宣佈了自己的承諾，儘管他曾命令他不經允許不許親吻他。然後，她把頭抵著他的下巴，閉上了眼睛。 他不會為她的話感到更驚訝了，康諾想。她已經決定了？是的，那正是她剛才的話。 Let's start from scratch.she whispered. 又來了，他想著。他還是沒明白她在說什麼，但是如果她是在徵求他的同意，那他就讓她滿意好了。他真的不該那麼在意她是否開心的，但他真的在意。他安慰自己希望等她適應了新生活之後，她不會再有這種奇怪的想法了。 康諾往後靠在樹上，低頭看著自己的妻子。她似乎很平靜，這意味著他可以安靜一下來好好想想明天怎麼向他的兄弟交代，無論如何那才是最重要的事，不是嗎？ 康諾？ Um?he asks. I will take good care of you. 他愣住了，雖然他本該覺得受辱，該是他照顧她才對，但她的聲音聽起來這麼真誠，他知道她是想讓他開心。 她沒等他放開她就睡著了。她向他靠的更近，柔軟的嘴唇壓在他的脖子上。她也收緊了抱住他的雙手，他意識到自己喜歡她靠近她的這種方式。他也喜歡她睡夢中的輕歎。她放下防備不跟他爭吵的時候，是那麼甜蜜可愛。她正開始慢慢信任他，他知道，要不然她不會讓自己在他的懷中睡著的，她臉上還掛著微笑呢。他發現他最喜歡的就是看到她的笑容。 康諾不知道自己到底這樣抱著妻子在林中待了多長時間。遠處傳來的雷聲把他帶回現實，他拾起她掉落的鞋子，抱起她往營地走去。 回到夥伴中間時他心情更好了。他的手下已經搭起一個可以容納三個成年男人的大帳篷，並且用厚厚的獸皮蓋的嚴嚴實實的。帳篷遠遠地搭在空地的一邊，面對著樹林的入口，這樣就保證了他妻子醒來時會擁有足夠的隱私。 帳篷的角落裏擺著玟娜在小溪邊丟落的東西。康諾把鞋子放在那堆東西裏面。 她睡的很香，他幫她脫衣服時她甚至動都沒動一下。他發現他本該讓她自己待著的，但太遲了。他一解開她內衣的腰帶，那些衣料就分開滑下了她的腰，她大半個胸脯突然跳了出來。要他身體不產生反應是不可能的。自從那天早上醒來之後他就已經開始渴望她了，而現在這種需要幾乎要殺了他。他一直跟自己做著鬥爭，但到了半夜，風雨大作，她在睡夢中呻吟了一聲，翻了個身，滾到了他身上。於是，他知道鬥爭結束了。 他的手來到她雙腿間，但當他分開它們，想著馬上進入她時，他突然意識到自己在幹什麼，於是強迫自己停止。 他弄醒她，想要讓她離開他以免他想要傷害她。她在他身邊坐起來，因為雨打在獸皮上的聲音而迷迷糊糊，她低聲叫著康諾的名字。 沒事的，玟娜。回去睡覺。他的聲音充滿怒氣。他很不高興，但該死的他竟然像頭豬一樣缺乏自制。她當然不會幫他找回自控。她內衣的一邊滑下了手肘，上帝助他，他簡直竭盡全力不去撕掉它。每次閃電滑過夜空，亮光就從開口處射進來，照亮她美麗的身體。 她居然坐著睡著了。如果不是仔細觀察，他不會相信有人會這麼快入睡。 躺下。他輕推她命令著。 他應該更小心的，因為他馬上意識到她又躺在了他身上。她撞向自己堅硬胸膛上的聲音讓他懷疑是否把她撞昏了。 從我身上下去。 他粗啞的聲音弄醒了她，不。她小聲回答。 No? no thank you.她又說，我很冷，難道你不想辦法幫幫忙嗎？ 上帝救他，她甚至在半睡中還在支使他。 你想讓我幹什麼呢？ 抱著我。 他感覺她在顫抖，於是立刻照做。 我吵醒了你嗎，康諾？ No. are you cold? No. 她開始撫摸他的胸膛，希望她溫柔的撫觸能夠安撫他。也許現在他該告訴她，他為什麼會這麼生氣了。 What are you doing 安撫你。 她在開玩笑吧？安撫？她正在緩慢地把他推向瘋狂的邊緣，他相當肯定她有意如此。 別再刺激我了。 what's wrong with you你簡直像頭熊。 他不打算告訴她她的比喻有多麼荒誕，只把焦點放在她所做的事上。我想要在你裏面。現在你明白為什麼你該離我遠點了吧？ 她沒動，對於這個我能說句話嗎？ Can. 你的意思是如果我不准，你會尊重我的意願嗎？ 他不是剛剛說過了嗎？如果你說不，我就不會碰你。 她開始在他胸膛上敲起手指來，他把手蓋在她的手上制止她。玟娜，你得學著謹慎點。 她根本沒留意他的指示。在英格蘭，妻子不可以拒絕她的丈夫。我母親這樣告訴我的。 有些男人會像我這樣想。 她相當吃驚。她突然覺得他給了她一個最好的禮物，而馬上的她想要更多，那麼關於其他的事，我可不可以 No. Why? 你不可以拒絕你的領主發出的命令。 她其實已經拒絕過幾次了，而且發現拒絕他的命令並沒帶來什麼可怕的後果，但她聰明的不會指出這個事實。 我嫁的不是領主而是個男人。 the same. 不，它們是不一樣的，她心裏想著。她知道他們跟其他人在一起時她應該怎樣做，但當他們獨處時，他就只是她的丈夫而已。 她認為現在不要糾正他的想法，可以等到他心情好點再說。 如果我說可以，就是我讓你碰我的話，結束之後還是老樣子嗎？你會一句話不說就離開我嗎？ certainly. 那麼算了吧。 他被她的拒絕弄呆了，他不能理解為什麼他恭不恭維她會讓她這麼煩惱。 她離開他，閉上眼睛，祈求上帝給她耐心。 他翻身來到她身上，小心不讓自己的重量壓到她，低頭看入她的雙眼，我告訴你了，我沒有失望。 但你生氣了，不是嗎？ 是的，他是很生氣，但不是生他妻子的氣。他是氣他自己，氣自己的反應。他發現他的怒氣是有目的的，他是想用這個來保護自己的弱點。他已經冒險讓她觸到了自己的內心，上帝明鑒，他現在還是不知道這是怎麼發生的。該死的，他甚至並不喜歡她。 康諾馬上意識到他在欺騙自己，不禁挫敗地低吼了一聲。他想既然發生的已經無法回頭，那麼只要將來他能很好的控制自己，就什麼都好了。 你打算回答我的問題嗎？ 他俯下身輕咬她的耳垂，滿意地發現她因他的碰觸而顫抖。 你剛才問了什麼？ 她不相信他竟然把她的擔憂看得這麼輕。她重複剛才的問題，推他一下要他專心。 我不是生你的氣。 看得出來她並不相信。顯然他的妻子需要更多的讚揚。他不確定該說什麼才能讓她開心。他對她很滿意，而且很快樂。她當然應該知道如果兩人沒有滿足，他是不會離開她的。他並不習慣跟任何人解釋什麼事情，也許這是他不擅長這個的原因吧。不過他還是得說點什麼，所以他決定用一個詞來總結他的感覺，告訴她她確實令他滿意。 失控。 What? I'm out of control. 因為他們靠的很近，他體貼地壓低聲音說話。他的妻子卻沒那麼體貼。她幾乎是喊著說出她的不悅。你這個固執的、沒有感覺的、野蠻的 他用手捂住她的嘴，不讓她說完。如果他不出聲，她會說出更多類似的評語來。如果給她時間想的話她會想出更多來打擊他的驕傲。但他的問題讓她氣的冒了煙。 你想要我再跟你做愛嗎？他把手從她的嘴上拿開。 除非地獄結冰。她並沒有大喊，但她的聲音大得足以讓他的手下聽見了。 你不可以再對我大喊大叫，明白嗎？ Yes.she answered. 我的聽力肯定沒以前那麼好了。 terribly sorry.你的話太過讓我震驚，所以我失控，康諾？這就是你想出來的讓我安心的話嗎？ 我是在稱讚你啊。我顯然是很滿意你，要不然我不可能失控。我不是個話多的人，玟娜。 I noticed. 他又開始吻她，享受著這種快樂。 我通常不會這麼不自信。她小聲地說，但那是我的第一次啊。 I know. 他的吻向下來到她的脖子。 你為什麼這樣？ 我喜歡你嘗起來的味道。 她抬了抬身方便他親到她的肩膀。 我嘗起來怎樣？ 像蜂蜜。 他聽到她在黑暗中歎息。康諾想現在應該很容易突襲她，但他絕不會做這麼不榮譽的事。玟娜會允許他的，而如果她不馬上給予准許的話，他會在還有足夠自制的時候離開她。 you know what i thinkshe asked in a low voice. 不，但是你會告訴我的，是不是？ 我不想你算了。我想說的是我她說不下去了，因為康諾來到了她胸間的低谷。 你全身都這麼柔軟，讓我瘋狂的想要你。 她覺得他的話相當浪漫。對於一個話不多的男人來說，他已經說了她一直渴望的話。 我身上有什麼你不喜歡的嗎？ 是的，有，他低聲說，你的話太多了。 你的漂亮話讓我頭腦發熱，丈夫。現在跟我做愛吧。 我會傷到你的。 他似乎根本不關心她的不適，因為他已經把她的內衣推到了臀部。他脫掉她的內衣後停下來親吻她的膝蓋。 His hands are everywhere.他撫摸她的腿，她的股間，她的臀，她的胸。他溫柔的撫觸令人發狂，讓她無法安靜。她想要以同樣的方式撫摸他，但當他的吻來到她的胸前時她又突然想要他放開她。他的舌刷過她的一邊乳頭，她想她會死於這種甜蜜的折磨，但他竟然開始吸吮起來。她緊閉雙眼嗚咽了一聲。 她的胃也因他的碰觸而變得敏感起來，然後他的吻滑的更低。她無法想像他會明白自己在幹什麼，直到他來到她雙腿間的交點。她夾緊雙腿阻止他的探索。他強迫她分開雙腿，繼續剛才的動作，然後她馬上就失去了意識。 他以她想像不出的方式跟她做愛。她禁不住拱身向他，抬起膝蓋夾緊他並大喊出聲。 他等不及要進入她了。他將膝蓋擠進她兩腿間，抬起她的臀，猛地進入她。他想要溫柔對她，但該死，他的自制又一次背棄了他。他想要一整個晚上跟她做愛。 她也不讓他慢下來。她用她甜蜜的呻吟和激情的吻催促著他。他不知道是傷害了她，還是取悅了她。她的高潮引來了他的釋放，最後他已經沒力氣離開，就在她身上崩潰了。 她的情況也差不多。她的呼吸仍不平穩，心臟猛烈的跳著，全身發抖。她花了好一會才停止歎息，又開始思考。然後她真希望她沒有回復理智，因為這意味著煩惱，上帝啊，剛才她一直在懇求他繼續，以後她還怎麼敢看他？ 她簡直像個發狂的動物，是不是？在尷尬變成羞愧前，她突然又不顧一切地想要他的讚揚了。她不會求他說明剛才有多麼好，當然也不會讓他知道她現在有多麼尷尬。他可能會為了安撫她說些什麼，而那根本毫無意義。 康諾？上帝助她，她的聲音居然在發抖。你那時死了嗎？ 他趴在她的脖子上微笑，沒有。 你傷害了我嗎？ 她無法相信自己會問出這個可笑的問題。她的意思是想讓他知道他並沒有傷害他，是不是？ 很明顯他還沒從他們的做愛中回復過來。他當然相當滿足。 他的心跳讓她昏昏欲睡。但她不想在尷尬消失之前睡著，所以只是閉上眼讓自己專心。 你知道剛才怎麼了嗎？ 她笑了，想著他現在會給出令她滿意的稱讚了。她其實該更瞭解康諾的。 地獄結冰了。