Chapter 6 chapter Five

Jin Yalie is in a good mood.He didn't go at full speed until his wife finally caught up with him, knowing she was trying to make him angry.The problem was, she had no idea what a patient man he could be. Hearing the sound of her approaching, he began to speed up so as to keep his position in front of Jamie.Jie Mi rode right behind him, trying her best not to pay attention to the dust that covered her, and also determined to maintain the speed that could make people's neck break without making a protest.She waited for her husband to look back to see how well she was riding, and when the time came, she would give him the coldest look.

As a result, Jin Yalie never looked back. After several hours of galloping, Jamie began to feel sore all over.The roughness of the road they were on was part of the reason, but the most important sticking point was that she was used to riding saddleless horses, and the new saddle on Wildfire's back had given her a lot of trouble.Only once, though, when Ariel wasn't seeing her, did she let the pain show through her teeth, while still making a silent promise to God in her heart that she would recite twenty psalms a day if only her husband would slow down a little. , and not a single daydream in between.

God obviously wasn't in the mood to negotiate a deal with her. After catching up with Danny and Mary, Ariel still didn't slow down.He took the lead, the two tired girls in the middle, and Danny in the rear. Jamie understood what they meant by placing them this way, she knew it was because the trails in this area were famous for being brigands, but she had no energy to be afraid of it, because she was too busy worrying about Mary. After another two full hours of riding, Mary finally couldn't take it anymore.Jamie was proud of her sister for going so long without complaining, and Mary was not used to putting up with any discomfort.

Jamie?I'll rest for a few minutes cried Mary. no! Danny vetoed Mary's request loudly, and Jamie couldn't believe he could be so rude.She turned her head just in time to see him shaking his head to reinforce his point. Mary's face made Jamie very worried.She turned to Ariel, intending to ask him to rest on the grounds that she was unwell, but she heard a scream coming from behind her. Jamie immediately turned around again.Mary's mount followed closely behind her, but Mary was gone. Everyone stopped, even Kim Ah Yeol. Poor Mary fell on all fours on a bush by the side of the road.When Ariel and Jamie got off their horses, Danny had already rushed to Mary first?And gently helped her to stand up.

Are you hurt, girl?There was concern in his tone. Just a little, my lord.Mary replied, brushing away the hair that fell in front of her eyes. There were a few leaves in Mary's hair, too, and Danny picked them out gently for her.Jie Mi decided that this man still had some noble qualities after all. What the hell is going on?Ariel asked from behind Jamie. She jumped, then turned to face him.Mary fell off her horse. her what? She fell off the horse. Ariel didn't seem to believe her at all.She is English, Aleigh, have you forgotten?cried Danny. Did the English have anything to do with it?Jamie asked.She looked from one to the other and found that they were trying not to laugh?

She might break her neck.Jamie muttered. But she didn't. She might.Jamie argued.She was annoyed by his calm attitude, but he stood very close to her.So she took a quick step back?But still looking up into his eyes.Mary fell off the horse because her voice died away, because she suddenly noticed a few golden lights dancing in his bronze eyes, and in order to regain her thoughts, she turned to stare at his chest. because Ariel asked. Mary is exhausted, my lord.She had to rest, she was not used to such long rides. and you?England girl.Are you used to long distance riding? Jamie shrugged.How I am is not the point.You can certainly see how tired Mary is, and a few minutes' rest shouldn't be too much trouble for you.She raised her eyes to look at him at that moment, but saw that his brows were tightly frowned. What did she say that made him so?Mary is a delicate lady.She explained against his chest.

Don't you? Of course I do too.Jie Mi stammered that he was deliberately distorting her meaning.It would be rude of you to suggest the opposite possibility. She looked up at him again, only to see him smiling.She suddenly understood that he was not insulting herself.And he was smiling at her, smiling at her with sincerity and tenderness.She suddenly felt very satisfied. But she didn't know how to react. Have you always been so rigid, wife? That question sounded like a caress, God knows, she must be as tired as Mary to be so dazed, Jamie told herself, otherwise how could she have been attracted to this savage?He looked almost handsome now, of course, raw, raw handsome; a lock of hair that had fallen to his forehead gave him a prodigal air, which was unfortunate and worrying.Because Jie Mi has always preferred the kind of prodigal son who can speak well and be unscrupulous.

Without thinking twice, she reached out and pushed the disobedient lock of hair back to its original position.She didn't want him to look like a prodigal son, she wanted him to continue to be bossy so her heart wouldn't beat so fast, didn't she? When she touched Ariel, he didn't move.But he loved the feel of her hand on his forehead, a gentle assistance that surprised him and made him want to have it again.Why are you doing this?he asked gently. Your hair is too long.Jie Mi replied that she dared not tell him the real reason. It's not long. You have to cut it short. Why?

Because I don't trust men whose hair is almost as long as mine. The explanation sounded ridiculous even to herself, and she blushed and frowned to hide her embarrassment. I'm asking if you've always been so serious?Ariel reminded her with a grin. Is that what you ask?God help her, she can't seem to keep her mind on their conversation.Of course, it was all his fault.His smile made her think of nothing. Ariel suppressed a laugh.Because he thought that if he did laugh, his bride would think he was laughing at her.And for some reasons he couldn't explain, he didn't want to hurt her delicate emotions.It was a rather strange reaction, he told himself, he had never been the type to care about any woman's feelings.

Looking at Jamie who was twisting her hands, Ariel understood that she was still a little afraid of him.And he knew she was as tired as her sister, and they were traveling fast, but he thought it was out of necessity.Because they couldn't really be safe as long as they were on English soil, he was glad his bride didn't complain or beg him to stop.His lieutenant, Gai Wenruo, would say that she had courage, but Gai Wenruo would also be surprised to see him staring at his wife in a daze.Thinking of this, Ariel smiled. It was time to get her out of his thoughts. You are twisting your hands.He still couldn't help reaching out his hand to stop her movement.

I'm pretending it's your neck, Jie Mi said to him with a cold face.Oh, yes, my lord, I have always been so serious, especially at the moment when I am about to leave my beloved motherland, I am not in the mood to joke. That's why I smile.Ariel said. Ariel wasn't smiling now, but Jamie decided not to pursue the matter.Are you happy because you're going home? It's because we're going home.His tone was as cold as steel again. My home is in England. It was in the past tense, he corrected her, determined to make it clear.Your home is now in Scotland. You want me to give my allegiance to Scotland? hope?he laughed.I am not a wish, wife, I am an order.You will be loyal to Scotland and to me. She wrung her hands again, and raised her voice when she asked him questions.But Ariel decided not to worry about it with her, he knew that she needed time to sort out many things in her mind.Since he was such a patient man, he decided to give her an hour or two to agree with him.He thought that was considerate enough, and it was best not to become a habit. Let's be clear, Jamie said.do you really think i will The reason for this is simple, wife.If you are loyal to me, you must be loyal to Scotland.Once you've settled down, you'll know it's the right thing to do. What are you waiting for me?Her tone was deceptively soft. Once you nest down.Ariel repeated. Jamie wanted to yell at the pompous man, but she quickly remembered Bicker's usual teaching: don't provoke an animal until you are sure of its reaction.She had to be careful, the Scots were said to beat their wives.The animals are just nesting down, Ariel Kim.I'm a woman, please allow me to remind you to pay attention.she said calmly. I noticed. His drawl made her heart beat faster.Yes, she muttered.You see, women don't nest, and you better take my word for it. Not really.He replied with a lazy smile. Absolutely different.She emphasized it again sharply.You better take my word for it. Are you challenging me, Englishman? His tone was strong enough to scare her, but he was determined to make her understand his place.He waited for her to tremble and apologize. Yes, I challenge you.Jemi declared; still nodded eagerly when he couldn't believe it. God!He didn't know what to do with her.Her voice and posture are authoritative, and she's no longer wringing her hands into two fists pressed against her legs.Why, she actually stood in front of him as if she was equal to him! Ariel let out a low chuckle.This woman is crazy, but she does have courage. I must have been in England too long, he said.How can I stand your argument, wife. Please don't call me wife again, will you?I have a name.Can't you call me Jamie? That's a man's name. She wanted to strangle him.That's my name. We'll get you another one. we will not! You are so bold, you want to argue with me again? She wished she was as tall as him, so he wouldn't dare to laugh at her like that.Jie Mi took a deep breath and decided not to continue arguing with this stubborn man.Say it yourself you can live with it.Have we crossed the border? Ariel shook his head.It's just a stone's throw away.He turned to go. Jamie called him.Aleigh, you really don't like England, do you? She couldn't hide the surprise in her tone.Everyone should love England!Who can deny its charm? Most of the time, I don't like England.But there are some exceptions. what time? When I launch the raid!He replied with a smile, and then changed the subject without waiting for her comment.Get on your horses, the sun is setting.You can rest when we are in a safe place. safe place? Scotland. Jamie wanted to ask him why he thought the two were equal, but then changed his mind.Anyway, his answer would only annoy her. She had learned two very unpleasant things about her husband.Number one: He doesn't like being questioned or contradicted.Jamie knew this was going to be a problem because she had decided to question or contradict him whenever it pleased her, regardless of whether he liked it or not.The second: that when he frowns at her she does not like him at all, and this second worries her almost as much as the first, for Ariel's temper is capricious as the wind, and any word of the most careless Seems like it might make him frown. Jamie, I don't want to go back on that damned horse again. Mary tugged Jamie's hand for her attention.Ariel heard Mary's words, but he didn't even bother to turn his head. This man is really rude.Jamie muttered. Jamie, aren't you listening to me?Mary asked.You must insist that we spend the night here. Jamie's heart immediately flew to her sister.She was as tired as Mary, but at least she had the experience of staying up all night caring for sick people before. But she dared not look sympathetic, knowing that if she gave Mary an ounce she would burst into tears.Thinking of this possibility, Jie Mi felt cold all over.Mary cried ten times more than the twins. Have you forgotten your upbringing?She hardened her heart and reproached.Damn that's not a lady's word, Mary. Mary's eyes widened.God, are you still training me at this time?she quivered.I'm going home, I miss Dad. enough!Jie Mi stopped her sister sharply, and quickly patted her on the shoulder to neutralize her offense. There's no turning back, we're married to Scots, let's at least not lose face.What's more, it's very close to the high ground, she said exaggeratedly: Ariel promised me to find a place to spend the night as soon as I crossed the border, of course you can stay for a few more minutes.Sister, show your husband what a brave woman you are. Mary nodded.What if he's too dull to notice my bravery? Then I will definitely remind him to pay attention.Jamie promised. Mary sighed pitifully and walked to her mount.Jamie also walked back to Wildfire. But just as she was about to straighten her tired and weak legs and prepare to get on the horse, Ariel bullied her behind without making a sound, and half-dragged and half-hugged her into the clump where Mary had just fallen. between the bushes, then turned and gestured to Danny. What are you doing? Mary was pushed beside Jamie by Danny, and Jamie immediately forgot about half of the questions she asked.Then Danny stood in front of the two girls like a wall. Seeing Danny draw his sword out of its sheath, Jamie understood completely.She held her breath and watched as Danny gestured three fingers to Jin Yalei.Ariel shook his head and compared four fingers. Mary still didn't understand the situation.Jamie covered her sister's mouth with her hand to hide her protest. At this time Ariel had come to the center of the small open space and stood still. Jamie pushed Mary's hair back so that she could see him clearly. He has not drawn his sword yet, no, he has no sword at all!God, he's defenseless at all.She was worried and angry, what kind of fighter was he?When you travel, you forget to bring your weapon with you? Apparently he's one of those goddamn forgetful fighters?Jamie frowned and decided.Perhaps he had forgotten where his sword was on the way from London. Of course she won't sit idly by.Jin Yalie is her husband, as long as she is alive, she will not allow anyone to hurt him.She refused to think about the real reason she didn't want to see him hurt, but told herself it was because she didn't want to be a widow on her wedding day.That's it, there's no other reason to say it. She took out the little dagger she kept at her side at all times, hoping to get it into Ariel's hand in time, and then she remembered Danny's sword again.She prayed that Danny would know how to wield a sword, and planned to ask him to help Ariel. At that moment, Ariel suddenly turned around and gestured to Danny.She saw his expression clearly, and couldn't help trembling. The anger burning in those cold and deep eyes frightened her, and the shocking aura emanating from him made her even more terrified. She had never seen such an expression before, but she recognized it at a glance: he was ready to kill. Mary started to cry.That's not a boar, is it? No, it's not.Jamie whispered, she squeezed her sister's arm, her eyes were still on her husband.It will be fine, our husband will protect us, you just wait and see. But seeing those bandits slowly approaching Ariel, Jie Mi was no longer so sure of his words. Ariel kept a distance from the others, apparently to divert the bandits' attention away from the female relatives.He pretended not to know and let the four bandits follow behind him, while he continued to walk forward slowly. Of course, he was much bigger than the four bandits.But he had no weapons, while the bandits held two machetes and two sticks.Jamie felt like she was going to throw up. Danny, please help Ariel.Her voice was weak with fear. There's only four of them, girl, and it'll be over soon. His answer made Jamie furious. She understood that Danny stood in front of them to protect them, but she still didn't think he could just sit back and watch his friend get killed. She reached out and pushed Danny's back.Ariel defends himself unarmed, give him my dagger or your sword, Danny. Ariel doesn't need a weapon. His cheerful tone convinced Jamie that he was crazy. She gave up arguing with him.If you don't go, I will go to help him by myself. Well girl, if you're so persistent.Danny pulled away Mary's grip on his shirt, and started walking towards the men surrounding Ariel. But at the edge of the clearing, he stopped.Jamie could hardly believe what she saw: Danny calmly sheathed his sword, folded his hands across his chest, and actually grinned at Ariel, who smiled back. We married two idiots!Jamie told Mary.She decided she was still more scared than angry because her voice was shaking. A deep battle cry suddenly attracted all her attention.That battle cry came from Ariel.The bone-chilling voice made Mary scream in fear. The small circle surrounding Aleigh tightened.He waited until the first man was within striking distance before striking.The next series of actions made Jie Mi dizzy.She watched as he grabbed the neck and jaw of the first man, twisted the man's neck with a snap, and then threw the man away, knocking the heads of the other two screaming men who attacked him together. , and then threw those two people on their companions who were limp on the ground. The last bandit attacked from behind, and Ariel spun around and kicked the guy in the groin effortlessly with his boot, and then punched the guy on the jaw, sending him flying off the ground. The pile of human bodies lying on the ground was like a small hill.Danny wasn't bragging, it really didn't take more than a minute to sort things out. Ariel doesn't look like he's messed up a single hair, Jamie thought in amazement.But at that moment, she turned around and suddenly saw three men approaching them from the other side of the bushes.Like three poisonous snakes stalking their prey. Ariel!she yelled. Jamie, you must protect me!Mary screamed at the same time. Before Jamie could answer, her sister had already pushed her to block her.Although Mary was almost a head taller than her sister, as long as she kept her head down, she could be said to be safe. It didn't even occur to Jamie to defend herself.She understood where her responsibilities were, and Mary was the most important.If necessary, she would risk her life to ensure Mary's safety. When the three men were almost in front of her, Jie Mi suddenly remembered the small dagger that she held tightly in her hand.She took aim and threw the dagger quickly. The biggest of the bandits let out a scream and fell to the ground. Danny also came over in time to take care of another of the three robbers, but Ariel was farther away from them after all.It was too late when he reached his prey, and though Jamie struggled like a wild cat, the last bandit held her tight.His knife was pressed against her heart. Do not move!The man yelled at Ariel hysterically.I have nothing to lose now, as long as you take one step closer, I will kill her.Danny, who had finished the fight, quietly approached the man from behind.The man looked back nervously in Danny's direction, and Ariel quickly signaled Danny to stop. The bandit grabbed Jamie's hair and pulled her head back forcefully. Ariel saw the man's crazy eyes.Apparently the bastard was freaking out because his hands were shaking.It would be easy to kill him, Ariel thought, if he let Jamie go.The problem was, the man's flustered mood now made him as unpredictable as a cornered mouse, and if cornered, he'd probably try to kill Jamie. But of course his fate will not change, he will die.From the moment he touched Jemi, his fate was sealed. Ariel concealed his anger and waited for the opportunity.He folded his hands on his chest, feigning boredom with all his willpower. I keep my word.cried the bandit.Also, make the other woman keep her mouth shut.She screamed like that, and I couldn't think. Danny immediately stepped forward and covered Mary's mouth.He didn't even look at her, all his thoughts were on the man who had captured Jamie, who was just as ready to attack as Ariel. Fear gradually escaped from the bandit.He moved, obviously thinking he had the upper hand, and Ariel knew he had won. This is your woman?asked the man growling at Ariel. That's right. You like her very much? Ariel shrugged. Oh, you like her, the bandit laughed nastyly a few times.You don't want me to kill your little beauty, do you?He tugged at Jamie's hair, hoping to show his power with her painful expression. It turned out that his captive just glared at him in silence. Previously, Ariel had been deliberately not looking at his wife's face, for fear that he would be distracted and lose control of his anger. But the jerk's violent twist of Jamie's hair made him instinctively look at her. She doesn't look scared.In fact, she was furious.Ariel was so amazed at her courage that he almost smiled. Give me a horse, the bandit ordered.Once I'm sure you guys aren't following me, I'll let your little beauty go. Ariel shook his head.no. What did you say? I said no, Ariel replied calmly.You can take her, but you can't take her horse. Jamie exclaimed.Shut your mouth, bitch!murmured her captor, and pressed the dagger closer to her neck.damn it!I want both!He kept staring at Ariel. Ariel shook his head again.You can take that woman away if you want, but you can't. I said I want both!The robbers are in a hurry. no! Give him both, Ariel.Danny interrupts.Anyway, you can easily find replacements for men and horses. Jamie couldn't believe what she heard, she could barely suppress the urge to burst into tears.Ariel, she whispered.You can't be serious, can you?Her worry was evident in her tone. I told you to shut up.The bandit said impatiently, and pulled Jie Mi's hair again. Jamie stomped hard on his foot. Danny, go and lead her horse.Ariel ordered.Going right now. Let another woman lead!The bandit roared. Danny ignored him and just walked towards the wildfire. Jamie couldn't believe this was happening to her.She could have sworn Danny was whistling all the way to the fire!She didn't want to be afraid, but Ariel didn't give her much help.Except once for a quick look at her, he ignored her at all.In fact, he always looked terribly bored, at least until the bandit asked for her horse. She was not wrong, Scotchmen did value their horses more than their wives. Lead the horse between her man and me.ordered her captor. Ariel took his chance, snatching the reins out of Danny's hand as soon as he approached, and yanked Wildfire in the enemy's direction. What happened next, Jamie was too surprised to figure out.All she knew was that she was thrown into the air like a sack and heard the screams of her captor as Danny caught her. She turned her head, just in time to see Ariel thrust the bandit's dagger into his throat. Jamie spat out, Danny put her down quickly, and Mary sprinted towards her sister.Although the danger was over, she continued to cry hysterically. Jamie closed her eyes, trying to calm her racing heart; Mary hugged her so tightly that she could barely breathe. Jamie suddenly trembled like a leaf in a storm. You can open your eyes now. That command came from Ariel.Jamie opened her eyes and found her husband standing in front of her. His eyes were not so terribly cold now, in fact it seemed to her that he was on the verge of smiling. It didn't make any sense to her either: she'd just seen him kill so easily, so violently, and now he could laugh it off.Jamie couldn't decide whether to run away from him or stay and strangle him. While looking up at her husband, she heard Danny ordering Mary to go with him?Then he felt him tear Mary's hands away from her.She couldn't help wondering how Danny sounded so angry when Aleigh was so damn happy. Jamie didn't notice that she was clasping her hands, but Ariel did.it's over.He told her softly. it's over?She repeated, turning her head to look at the man who had just been knocked down by Ariel, and immediately began to tremble again. Ariel stepped forward to block her view.He is dead, wife.He said.You don't have to keep staring at him, he can't hurt you now. Well, he is dead, she said with a slight nod.You killed him so easily, my lord.i have never seen She didn't go on.Ariel sighed.If only you could notice!He said. She glanced at him incredulously, and then began to back away gradually.good?Do you think I'm complimenting you?grown ups.Her throat hurts. Is it the sight of blood that upsets you?Ariel asked, he thought her behavior was very strange.A minute ago she had been struggling with the bandit like a tigress.Now she looked like a frightened child. Ariel stepped forward, trying to comfort her again. No, I mean, it was Jamie who blurted out suddenly. why no?what is ithe asks. You asked me just now if the sight of blood disturbed me, Jamie explained.I am answering your question. Did you answer? She thought for a while before whispering: It is true that seeing blood scares me. Now it was her turn to sigh.She originally wanted to tell him that the blood she wiped from the wounded in the past could at least dye a river red, so it was impossible for her to be afraid of seeing blood.But she really doesn't have the strength to explain so much now.She hadn't recovered from the shock of the violence and her husband's strength. Besides, she couldn't get over the painful fact that her husband had been more than willing to give her away.Her horse was indeed more important than her. She would have nightmares for a month. Ariel suddenly reached out and pulled her into his arms.If you step back again, you will step on that group of people. Jie Mi looked back and saw the pile of corpses, her knees felt weak.If he hadn't held her up, she would have fallen to the ground.Yet even with all that confusion, she couldn't help noticing how tender he was.It was contradictory to say that with his size, he could have such gentle movements. And he smells good; Jamie snuggles into his chest, letting him hug her. Are you serious, Ariel?she asked in a low voice.You tell that horrible man he can take me If she hadn't looked so sad, he would have laughed out loud.of course not!He said.I'm just going to trick him into thinking he's got the situation under control. So are you lying to him?she asked quietly. I am.She actually has such a question, how could he give her to someone?Never possible! She let out another long sigh.Then she recalled the bloody scene just now, and immediately backed away from Ariel's arms. Ariel knew that her mood had changed, but he didn't know why.Puzzled, he walked back to his horse with his wife, and helped her onto Wildfire's back. Jie Mi didn't say a word of thanks to him, she just lowered her gaze.When he handed her the reins, Ariel's big hand brushed hers.She immediately pulled her hand away. look at me! He didn't speak until she obeyed his order.You were very brave just now, wife, I am very happy. Her eyes widened in surprise, and Ariel smiled.He found an easy way to appease her: compliment her.He decided to keep this in mind from time to time. You may be pleased, my lord.But I don't feel anything, you pompous Scot. Her rebuttal and her sharp tone startled him. You don't like me praising you? She didn't bother to answer him.But her angry look let him know that he had misjudged her, and that she wasn't one to be swayed by compliments.Ariel nodded in satisfaction.tell me why are you afraid Jamie shook her head.He frowned at her, and she looked down at her hands.I ask you a question. Ariel reminded her. She shook her head again, and Ariel tried to be patient.A wife must always obey her husband's orders.He reminded her. Is this another of your Highland Rules? good.He grinned. Why do the rest of the world just keep the Ten Commandments to get to heaven, but you Scots have to keep so many more?Could this be because you have to atone for more sins? When your spirit is restored, you are really eloquent. He was smiling at her to show how pleasant he was, and she thought there was something wrong with him.I want to go, Ariel. Wait until you explain why you are afraid. concern.Ariel, I am worry. Well, then explain why you are worried.Ariel decided to follow her. You want to hear the truth?she asked. good. When you were fighting, well, I once looked at me for a while, and I told myself, I must be careful, never make you angry, because my strength can't compete with you at all. She sounded very sad, and Ariel began to see what she meant.He tried not to laugh. That's going to be hard on me, Aleigh, she went on, "I know it might surprise you when I say that, but I really think I'm bound to piss you off sometimes. I'm not surprised at all. Why?She was surprised. Because you're pissing me off now. oh. Jamie, I will never hurt you. She watched his eyes for a long time.Even when your temper trumps your reason?Scots are short-tempered, Ariel.You can't deny this, can you? I will never lose my temper with you, I can swear it. But what if you lose your temper? I still won't hurt you. She finally believed in him, and no longer wanted to break her hands out of his grasp.I heard Scots beat their wives. I've heard it's the same with English men. Some will, some won't. I won't. She nodded.You really can't? Ariel shook her head for emphasis, and she seemed to believe him.I thought it was a good thing for a wife to be a little scared of her husband, but your irrational fear is really Forgive me for interrupting you so rudely.But I have to correct you. I think the worst thing a wife can do is to be afraid of her husband.Besides, I'm not afraid, I'm worried.Of course, most women are afraid of you, but my personality is much stronger than theirs. Why? What and why?Jamie asked.He kept smiling at her, so that she couldn't think clearly. Why are most women afraid of me? She averts her eyes.Because you happen to be a very strong man, you are the tallest and most massive warrior I have ever seen. Have you seen any other fighters?He asked hiding his displeasure. She frowned and thought for a moment.No, actually I haven't seen one. Ariel is satisfied.So it's my size that worries you? That's right, and you just killed four men.she says.Of course you don't forget so quickly, do you? only one. only one what?The light in his eyes distracted her, and she guessed he was laughing at her again. I only killed one person, he explained.The one that dares to touch you.The other three were just stunned by me.Do you want me to kill them? God, of course not!Jamie said.What about the bandit that Danny knocked out while trying to attack Mary?Is he dead or alive? Then you have to ask him.That bandit was trying to attack you too, Jamie.Didn't you notice? Mary is more important than me. Do you really believe this nonsense? It will always be my duty to protect my sister, Ariel. Why didn't you ask about the guy you stabbed with your dagger?Ariel asked.Your aim is pretty good.He added.He was going to give her a little compliment.you killed I don't want to talk about it!she cried, throwing the reins of Wildfire. What did he say wrong again?His sweet little wife seemed about to pass out, the woman was like a mystery, Ariel shook his head in bewilderment.Aversion to killing was obviously a great weakness in her nature, but he had to admit that he liked her for it. Let her succeed like this again, this woman will soften him sooner or later.She had to get used to killing, for that was the way of life in the wild highlands, where only the strongest survived.He had to train her to be tougher, he secretly decided, otherwise she wouldn't be able to survive the first severe winter. Well, wife, let's not discuss this.He still complied with her involuntarily. Her shoulders relaxed, but her figure was a little unstable, so Ariel stretched out one hand to wrap her waist. What I did was in self-defense, Jamie told him.God will forgive me if I hurt that disgusting man, and Mary's life is at stake. Well, Ariel agreed.You really just hurt him.Ariel carried Jamie off the horse and began to walk towards his mount. Jamie wrapped her arms around his neck.What are you doing You will ride with me. Why? His sighing breath blew her hair away.Are you going to question my every move, every word I say? Will you be angry if I do this?Jamie asked. No, I will never be angry with you. She smiled sweetly.I am married to the most amazing man.she told him.You never lose your temper. Are you looking for trouble, Miss England? All Ariel's attention was focused on her mouth, he wanted to bite her lower lip lightly, and even more wanted to stick his tongue into her mouth to taste the sweetness that already belonged to him.He didn't know if she did it on purpose or not, but her fingers were caressing the back of his neck and her full breasts were pressed against his.A man can only take so much, Ariel told himself. He bowed his head to her, and Jamie met him halfway. 她的嘴正如記憶中一樣柔軟，也一樣誘人。那是輕柔、毫無所求的一吻，也絕對是太短和令亞烈感到挫敗無比的一吻。她沒有為他分開雙唇，而且在他打算更深入時撤退。 亞烈沒讓一臉快樂的傑宓看出他有多麼挫敗。雖然她勇敢又美麗得不可思議，但顯然不知道要如何接吻。教導她當然將是他的責任，亞烈期待地微笑著。 謝謝你，亞烈。 Thanks for what? ，他問她，並把她放上自己的馬鞍，接著又俐落地上馬坐在她的身後，她的臀部就磨蹭憎著他的雙腿之間。她動了動，顯然是為了要找個舒適些的位置，亞烈的反應令他齜牙咧嘴。他把她的腿抬到自己腿上他才能夾緊馬鞍，她幾乎是貼著他而坐。 Thanks for what?她沒有回答他，所以他又問了一次。 我在謝你的體貼。 他誤解了她所指的事。妳顯然不常騎馬，他說。到了高地以後，我會重新教妳正確的騎馬方式。 傑宓沒有費事去糾正他。他也不見得會相信今天的不適純粹是她那新馬鞍的關係。而且畢克說得沒錯，保留一些實力，會讓亞烈對她更有耐心。傑宓對自己微微一笑，滿足地向後偎著自己的丈夫。被人驕寵的感覺也是挺好的，以後她會把真相告訴他的，此刻她只想好好讓他這麼珍惜著。 老婆全都是災難，亞烈決定道，但是這一個她的味道如此女性化，感覺起來如此柔軟，在他的懷裏又是如此適得其所。她不斷想把他的手從她的胸部下方撥開，令亞烈不禁因為她的羞怯而微笑。他確信等他和她上過床後，她就會擺脫掉她的羞澀。突然之間，他很想趕快紮營。 今晚他會佔有她，使她成為他的，而她會把自己給他。 以一個蘇格蘭人來說，他的味道還真是好聞，傑宓微笑地癡想著。短短的一天之內，她由憎惡這個男人到幾乎要喜歡了。老天，她真的覺得在他身邊很安全。如果她的情緒繼續如此不合理的發展下去，她或許會准許他吻她在一、兩天後吧。而如果他的追求讓她滿意，不久的未來，她當然會准許他跟她同床。 亞烈這麼有耐心，實在是她的福氣，她只需說明她的計畫，她相信他會同意的。 Just do it.