Chapter 10 Chapter nine

Jamie began to think that maybe he wasn't human.Ariel never seemed to be hungry, thirsty, or tired, and the only time he stopped to rest was when Jamie asked him to.And God knows how much Jamie hated asking him for anything. Any Englishman would be attentive and considerate to his wife's needs, but Aleigh often seemed to forget that he had a wife, and Jamie felt her worth to him almost like a thorn in his side. She was exhausted, and dare she say she probably looked like an old woman.She then told herself how she looked didn't matter, and that Ariel had made his position clear enough when he refused to introduce her to his allies.She wasn't attractive to him at all.

Oh, and he's no Prince Charming either, Jamie decides, his hair almost as long as hers.Yes, her husband is a savage, Jamie thought bitterly. If Ariel could show a little more tenderness to her, she wouldn't have such a bad impression of him.But the mountain air seemed to affect his mind, for the higher they climbed, the more distant and cold his attitude became. This man has more flaws than Satan, he can't even do arithmetic.He told her plainly that they would be at his place in three days, but they had been camping in the wild for five days, and so far, there was no sign of the Jin family.Perhaps his sense of direction was as poor as his calculation skills?But Jie Mi was exhausted and unable to think about that possibility.

Ariel stopped to rest.While he was taking care of the horses, Jamie went to a small lake to wash off a little.The lake water was as cold as ice.Afterwards she relaxed and lay down on the grass.Oh, she was bone-tired.She planned to close her eyes and rest for a few minutes before getting up and getting back into her clothes. As the fog rises, Ariel gives Jamie the time she needs as best she can.But when the mist filled his feet, he started yelling for her to come back. no answer.Ariel's heart seemed to stop beating.He was not worried that Jie Mi would be attacked by his enemies, because they had safely entered the Jin family's territory, and no enemy dared to go any further.But no matter how much he shouted, Jamie didn't answer.Ariel ran into the woods, and then stopped abruptly. What he saw made him hold his breath.

She was sleeping soundly on the green grass like a beautiful goddess, and the endless white mist rolled around her, adding to her mystery. The sun penetrated the thick mist and sprinkled on her body, dyeing her skin golden.She was sleeping on her side, her white petticoat raised to her hips, exposing her slender legs. Ariel stood there for a long time, feasting on her beauty, feeling a surge of desire almost to the point of pain.She was amazing, and he still remembered the feeling of those long legs wrapped around him, and the passion he felt moving through them. his wife.A wave of possessiveness shook him, and he knew he would never be able to spend another night without her.He had vowed to wait until he got back to his place, but now he knew that was impossible, but this time he would take his time, be as gentle as possible even if it would feel like killing him.

Ariel just stood there looking at her, and finally the sun disappeared.Her body began to roll down the hillside, and Ariel quickly rushed over and caught her in a hurry. Oh, what a trusting little thing she was, he knew she was awake, but she didn't open her eyes.He hugged her and leaned against his firm chest, while her hands naturally wrapped around his neck, her cheek leaned against him, and then she let out a soft sigh. He carried her back to the camp, wrapped the two of them together with his cloak, and then lay on the ground together, his body and the blanket completely covered Jamie's body, preventing the cold mountain wind from blowing on her. .

And her lips were only inches away from his. Ariel?she asked in a low voice.are you angry with me? No. real? She really wished she could see his face, his grip was like a steel vise, and she couldn't even move. real. I'm so tired tonight, we've had a really hard day riding. He didn't think today's journey was too hard, but he agreed: Yes. Ariel, I want to ask you something.Jie Mi said, arching her body.Ariel's big hand supported her buttocks, and her body pressed against his hard leg muscles.Ariel groaned, his little wife didn't know the effect of her action on him, but she was obviously exhausted, and he knew he shouldn't attack her again.He has to wait.

Even if it would be the most difficult challenge he has ever faced in his life. Ariel, please take your hand away, you hurt me. Go to sleep, wife, you need to rest.He shuddered. But she arched at him again, and Ariel gritted his teeth. My back hurts.She said sadly. Ariel sighed and started rubbing her back.She almost cried out in pain, but he ignored him and continued rubbing those stiff muscles.There are obvious deficiencies in your education, Ariel said.In fact, you're the most unskilled woman I've ever met, what about you, wife? I know you thought I was about to cry, and you said that on purpose to irritate me, husband.Jamie said.

I know you don't like weepers, oh, don't deny it, I've seen you look at my two crying sisters and you almost threw up.You know I have a bad temper, and you want to make me lose my temper on purpose to keep me from crying. Ariel grinned.You get to know me quickly. I told you I would.Jamie said proudly.But obviously you don't know me well enough. I don't have to go! Oh, you have to, for example, you confuse my inexperience with my poorness.Ariel, what if I told you that I am better at the arrow than any of your men?And my riding skills, of course, must be without a saddle.And I

I will tell you are kidding me, you can't even sit on a horse today. You have some preconceived notions about me. He didn't answer her question, but instead asked: You just wanted to ask a question, what is it? Jie Mi was silent for a while before saying: I was just wondering if you would give me the same instructions after arriving at your place. what instructions?He had absolutely no idea what she was talking about. I know you're ashamed of me, Ariel.But I don't think I can keep silent forever, I'm used to speaking freely, and I You think I'm ashamed of you? He sounded very surprised, and Jamie pushed the blanket away, trying to see his expression clearly.Sure enough.

But she didn't believe it at all.You don't have to pretend to me, Ariel Kim, I know it would take an idiot to not know the reason why you don't allow me to talk to your allies, you think I'm ugly and I'm English. You are indeed an Englishman.He reminded her. And I'm proud of my country, my lord.but you know what?A person who only knows how to judge people by appearance is the most superficial. His laughter cut her off. Your rudeness is worse than my looks.she murmured. And you?You're the most self-righteous woman I've ever met, wife.He hehe laughed. Compared with your mountain of shortcomings, it is much better.Jamie replied.

You are not ugly!Ariel is determined.Ariel could tell from the way she frowned that she still didn't believe him.How did you come to this conclusion?he asks. I said it, Jamie replied.When you refused to introduce me to your allies and not allow me to speak to them.Don't get me wrong, seeing that he seemed to be laughing again, she hastily added: I don't care if you think I'm pretty or not. He lifted her jaw.If I let you watch other men longer, he'll be so enamored with you that you're worth keeping, I don't fully trust Kay's people, they might challenge me to get you, but I don't like that result.Some of them might think your purple eyes are magical, and others might want to touch your hair to see if they really feel silky.Either way, I'm sure they're going to want to touch you. they will?Her eyes widened, and Ariel realized that she didn't understand her own attraction at all. I think you're exaggerating, Ariel.Those people wouldn't want to touch me. He knew she was waiting for his compliment, and Ariel decided to give it to her.They will, and I don't want to fight them because I know you don't like blood. Is that a compliment?Jamie wondered, are her purple eyes really magical? What are you frowning now? I'm just wondering if that means she sighs, avoids his hand on her chin, and buries her face in his warm shoulder again.So you don't think I'm ugly? Yes. I never thought you would either, she admitted, a smile in her voice.I'm glad you don't find me unattractive, in fact, I don't think you're ugly either. Ariel laughed again, and his bold and hoarse voice made her laugh too.Ariel looked at her, reached out and brushed the hair on her forehead.Your face is sunburned and your nose is red like fire. I don't find you attractive at all.He teases her. Don't you think?She said in surprise. I'm kidding. I knew you were.she said, smiling again.She yawned heavily, reminding Aleigh that she was exhausted. Go to sleep, Jamie.His hands caressed her shoulders tenderly, rubbing away the stiffness there.Jamie closed her eyes and let out a sigh of satisfaction, resting the palm of her hand on his chest, inadvertently drawing circles around his nipples.She liked the way he made her feel, his smell reminded her of the outside smell so clean and pleasant. Ariel suddenly grabbed her hand and pressed it flat against his chest.Jamie guessed that he was ticklish. Ariel thought she was trying to drive him crazy on purpose.Don't do that again!He gritted his teeth and said. Jamie doesn't remember falling asleep, but she clearly remembers waking up, and she had the most wonderful dream, sleeping naked on a field of hyacinth flowers, naked and warm The sun warmed her skin and made it almost impossible for her to breathe.She felt the familiar pressure build up in her body, the pain between her legs begging to be comforted. She awoke moaning, and found that it was not a dream, that Ariel was her sun, warming her blood, and that she was not sleeping in the field of hyacinth flowers, but in Ariel's cloak.But she is naked.She doesn't remember how she came to be like this, and she doesn't care.Ariel was rubbing against her neck, his stiffness hanging between her legs. He is making love to her.Jamie is now fully awake.There was darkness all around, so she couldn't see his face, but his heavy breath mixed with the strong wind drove away her resistance.But she was also afraid of pain, and she was about to tell Ariel this, when his lips moved to her chest, and his hands also moved between her legs, Jamie immediately forgot everything. His fingers seemed to have their own magic, and he knew where to touch to make her go wild and wet.She arched toward him tensely as they moved, aching to be released. Her hands grabbed his hair and asked him to stop.But when their tunes changed, she changed her mind.Her fingers dug deep into his shoulder, and Alesha groaned.Jamie wanted to touch him, to give him the same joy, she tried to move away, but Ariel refused to let her go. Their kiss was passionate, ecstatic, he stuck out his tongue and Jamie sucked it. You are so wet.he said. I do not know what to do.She half moaned authentically. I like you no way.He parted her legs and began to enter slowly. Yeah?She said, trying to pull him into her, his slow pace was driving her crazy, she wanted him to fill her and burn her. That means you burn for me, he murmured.don't move like that, let me do it This is no time for joking, Aleigh! He would have laughed if he hadn't run out of strength.I'm trying to be gentle, he told her.But you're so tight, I She arched towards him, Ariel suddenly forgot everything about tenderness, he pulled her legs around his waist, his hands wrapped around her hair, preventing her from retreating, and then he made a powerful sprint into she. He was so out of control, he couldn't even tell if he was hurting her, but he couldn't stop.His lips caught the protest she might have made, and when he knew he couldn't hold back anymore, his hands tried to hold her tightly. Her legs were surprisingly strong, and they held him tightly, forcing him to release immediately. He broke down on her, and it took him a while to look up at her.His first worry was that he had hurt her.Jamie, did I hurt you?He whispered eagerly.Am I being too rude to you? She didn't answer.Ariel looked at her on his elbows, but she was already asleep. Ariel really didn't know what to do with this.Suddenly he noticed that his fingers were still entangled in her hair, and he let go of them with surprising tenderness, and smoothed her hair.He knew he had satisfied his wife, because Mrs. Kim Arleigh slept with a smile on her face. The next day proved to be the most difficult day for Jamie. The mountains and small lakes they passed exuded a wild and unruly beauty, which made her almost doubt that she had arrived in heaven.But before long, she was too exhausted to appreciate the beauty around her.The mountain wind chilled the bones and muscles, and Jamie pulled the cloak tighter on her body, and unconsciously began to doze off on the horse. If Ariel hadn't rushed to her side, she would have almost fallen off the horse. Ariel reined in her wildfire and carried her to his horse.Jamie didn't resist.He then threw away the cloak she was wearing, and wrapped her in his heavy cloak instead. Jie Mi yawned and asked: Why did you throw away my cloak? All you need from now on is my cloak, Jamie. He couldn't help but press a kiss on her forehead, and then he found her asleep again.Ariel began to think that his wife was probably the most surprising woman, but he liked it, and it showed that she trusted him very much. She was sleeping so soundly that he had to shake her several times before he got a response when he reached his destination.Jamie, get up, we're home.he repeated a third time. Got home?she asked in confusion, rubbing her eyes with her hands. Is it so hard for you to wake up every time?Ariel asked. I don't know, Jamie replied.I've never dozed off on a horse.Then she turned her head and looked around, so she didn't see Ariel's frown.She said: Ariel, there are only trees here, are you deliberately waking me up and joking with me? Ariel lifted her chin and turned her head.Over there, wife, after passing this ridge, you can see the smoke rising from the kitchen. Jemi did see a wisp of cooking smoke, and also a corner of the tower protruding from the ridge. Then suddenly the whole castle came into view, God!What a spectacle!It looks like it was built out of the mountain.Unlike most Scottish nobles, Aleigh adopted the English custom of building his castle with large stones, and his walls were so high that they seemed to pierce into the sky.However, the whole building seems to be newly built and not yet completed, because there is still a large gap left by the drawbridge. All the trees around the city wall have been cut down, exposing bare stone slopes, making it impossible for the enemy to sneak in.The moat surrounded the city wall, and the drawbridge had been lowered, but Ariel rode straight towards the gap in the city wall. His castle was far better than her father's place.Only then did Jamie know that her husband was a very rich man. Jamie thought that all Scots lived in stone houses with thatched roofs!Like sharecroppers in England, she now realizes how wrong she was.Indeed, there were probably dozens of thatched huts scattered on the hill and among the trees near the castle. Jamie guessed that these were tenant farmers' huts. Aleigh, your home is magnificent, she said.When your walls are finished, they will be stronger than half the castles in Scotland, don't you think? Ariel smiled and didn't answer, and Jie Mi asked again: Do you live alone?It's quiet inside, it doesn't look like there are any soldiers there, how many of you are there in total?She asked, turning her head to look at Ariel, and when she saw the bright smile on his face, Jamie immediately forgot the question just now.You're very happy to be home, aren't you?Jamie asked, fascinated by his rare smile. Her childlike eagerness pleased him.There were probably five or six hundred people in the city now, and the other half of the soldiers went to Zilbur's for the spring festival, and most of the women and children were there.As for your second question, yes, Miss England, I am very happy to be home. Jie Mi said angrily: Five or six hundred people?Oh, Aleigh, you really, really like to joke around with me. That is the fact that the Jin family is very prosperous. She could tell he really believed what he said.By Scottish calculations, I'm sure you really think you have that many people. What's the meaning? I'm just pointing out that you have a little problem with your arithmetic, Ariel.Like you clearly told me that I could arrive at your home in three days, but we ended up walking for several more days. I'm slowing down for you.Ariel explained. for me? Have you forgotten that you are still sore? Jamie's blush told him she hadn't forgotten at all.And you're visibly exhausted. I don't.Jie Mi replied, seeing that he started to frown, she hastily said again: Forget it, that's not important. What matters now is the person who sees him, and she doesn't want to argue with him at this time.If you tell me you have five or six hundred people, I will believe it. Ariel smiled, he liked her answer.But he also knew she didn't believe it at all, so he whistled sharply. Immediately his men answered his call, and they emerged from the walls, from the huts, from the stalls, and from the surrounding woods.Everyone seems to be a very strong fighter, and almost every inch of open space is filled. He was not exaggerating, and Jamie thought he had underestimated their number.For a long while, she could only stare at the soldiers dumbfounded.Ariel nodded approvingly.He stretched his fist into the air, and the surrounding soldiers cheered, and the sound seemed to shake the entire mountainous area. Jamie was so shocked that she grabbed her husband's hand tightly, and Ariel's other hand was wrapped around her waist possessively.Jamie still stared at the soldiers, knowing how rude it was for her to do so.But she couldn't help it, she felt that she had come to the country of giants, because each of them was as tall as a pine tree. But it was their clothes that really stunned her. I was right.She did know what she was talking about when she talked to Mary about Scotch clothes.Scots wear women's skirts.No, she corrected, not a skirt, but a blanket, what the Scots call their own cape.They wrap it around their waists and secure it with straps.And those blankets didn't even cover their knees. Some soldiers wore jackets, most did not, and most were barefoot. Do you want to do the math to see how much there is?Ariel asked, riding forward.There are about two hundred people here, wife, but I I said at least five hundred people.Jamie whispered breathlessly. Now it's your turn to exaggerate.Ariel turned to look at her, their horses were passing through the wall of soldiers, Ariel whispered to his wife.You don't have to be afraid. I'm not afraid, why do you think I'm afraid? You are shaking. I didn't, she denied.But they kept staring at me. They are curious. We're not going to run into a time when they're not ready, are we?she asked worriedly. My people are always ready, Ariel replied confusedly, looking at her worried, pale expression, and suddenly he understood what she meant.We wouldn't call it a skirt. Her eyes widened in surprise.peak tell you I'm right there. where? In the stall. impossible. I am there. Oh My God!Jamie exclaimed, trying hard to recall what he had said to Bi Ke that day.What else did you hear?she asked. Scots with heads as big as goats, we throw pine trunks at each other, and we I was just joking with my sister and Mary and I don't believe it Oh, Aleigh, do they always dress this badly?Show their knees? He shouldn't laugh at her like this!Once you're nestled in, you'll get used to it.He promises. Don't you dress like your soldiers too? She sounded like she was about to pass out.Of course the same. No, not the same!She retorted, and then quickly softened her tone.I mean, you're wearing trousers right now, so I guess Because I've just come back from the court in England, and that's why I'm wearing such cumbersome clothes, Jamie. Jamie looked around, then back at her husband. How did they roll their trousers up to their knees?she asked. they do not. Then she saw it from his sly eyes and decided that she didn't want to ask any more.never mind! she blurted out.I've changed my mind, I don't want to know what they're wearing underneath. What if I really want to tell you? He smiled like a villain, but his ungentlemanly words made her react very unladylike.Jamie sighed, she felt that her husband was getting more and more handsome, and her heart was beating like the flapping wings of a butterfly. You can tell me later, she whispered.Wait until night, when you can't see the embarrassment on my face, Ariel.Then she tried to change the subject.Did they wear armor when they went into battle? We never wear bulky things like that, Ariel said.Most only wear cloaks, and some old school warriors prefer the old ways. In what way?she asked. They don't wear anything. Her expression was as if she had swallowed a raw egg, and Jamie imagined in her mind the naked soldiers fighting on horseback, then she burst out laughing and decided that Ariel was joking with her.Are you saying they simply take off the blanket and then Yes. Oh, Aleigh, do you think I'm naive enough to believe a story like yours?Please stop kidding, you shouldn't keep ignoring your people, it's very rude. After she finished speaking, she turned her head in his arms, looked at the soldiers, and tried her best to put on a calm expression. It was very difficult because she couldn't help but imagine what they were wearing under their clothes. When they reached a clearing, the cheers of the soldiers filled the air again.Surprised by this, Wildfire became restless, and Ariel reined in the horse.He dismounted himself, leaving Jie Mi to stay on the horse, and then led the two horses straight towards the waiting soldiers. God!She was really nervous.She folded her hands so the soldiers couldn't see how much they were shaking. A blond warrior about the height of Ariel stepped out of the line to welcome their lord.The soldier was very handsome, and she guessed that he was related to Ariel, and that he was his second-in-command and good friend, because he embraced Ariel warmly and slapped him hard on the back. One slap from the blond soldier was enough to make Jamie fall to the ground, but Ariel didn't even move.Jamie couldn't hear the soldier's thick Scottish accent, but she understood enough to make her blush.The two giants were taking turns insulting each other, and Jamie could only guess that it was another of their odd habits. Then their conversation turned serious, and Jamie could tell that what the blond soldier told Ariel was not good news, because Ariel was frowning and angry, and the soldier looked worried. They didn't pay attention to Jie Mi until they entered the inner courtyard, and then Ariel threw the reins to the soldiers beside him, and turned to dismount Jie Mi. Ariel didn't even look at her more.Jae-mi has been standing beside him, watching him talk to his deputy. Ariel's men couldn't seem to decide which to be more curious about: half of them kept staring at her, their frowns showing that they didn't like her; the other half were around the wildfire, smiling. Jamie really didn't know what to do with this situation. Wildfire disliked the attention it received as much as Jamie did, and it raised its front hooves nervously, snorted displeased, and tried to trample anyone who tried to grab its reins. Jamie reacted intuitively. She lifted her skirt and pushed the two soldiers away, trying to appease her beloved horse.Her movements were too fast for Ariel to stop, and in the blink of an eye she was standing in front of her fiery horse, with her hands outstretched, waiting. Under the surprised eyes of everyone, Wildfire immediately stopped its restlessness, tamed it down, and stepped forward to accept the caress of its mistress. Ariel suddenly appeared beside Jamie, his arms around her shoulders. It's usually very tame, Jamie told her husband.But he's hungry and tired now, ale, maybe I should take him Donnie will take care of it. Jemi didn't want to argue with him in front of his men, and Ariel grabbed the reins of Wildfire and issued a series of orders in Gaelic to the young men who caught up. At first, Jamie thought Downey was too young, but after hearing him praise Wildfire as a good horse, Jamie changed his mind and decided to believe him.He also has a gentle voice and an easy-going smile that can calm any animal.However, Wildfire still didn't like him. When Donnie took it to the stable, it resisted again and again, until Ariel gave it an order in a sharp voice, and then it was willing to let Donnie lead it to the stable?Jamie looked on worriedly. It will nest. Ariel's words angered Jamie.It turned out that she and her horse were equal in his eyes, and he had said the same to her.It might.Jie Mi replied, emphasizing it. They started walking up the castle stairs, but Aleigh still hadn't introduced her to his people, Jamie wondered. Then she decided that Aleigh was just waiting for the right moment. When they got to the top of the steps, he finally stopped, turned around and took her with him, then he took a cloak embroidered with the King's emblem from a soldier and put it on Jamie, and the courtyard fell silent for a moment, The soldiers put their hands over their hearts, and everyone bowed their heads. The moment finally came, and Jiemi stood up straight with her hands hanging by her sides, ready to listen carefully to Ariel's introduction to her and remember it. But Ariel only said two short words in Gaelic, so short that Jamie almost missed it in the blink of an eye. my wife. my wife?that's all?He has nothing else to say?For example, one or two compliments to her?But he was speaking in Gaelic, and she couldn't get mad at him, or she'd be venting herself! Ariel made a gesture, and all his men drew their long swords, and the cheers resounded through the sky again. Jamie approached Ariel, and then bowed his skirts to his soldiers. Their cheers again almost overwhelmed her, and Ariel thought amusedly that his little wife was also frightened sometimes. What did you just say to them, Ariel?Jie Mi asked Ariel knowingly, and she planned to reprimand him after he answered. But she didn't even have that chance. I told them you were from England.Ariel lied, and his arms wrapped around her shoulders again, pulling her closer to him.Damn him, he treats her like she's a piece of luggage! Turns out they were cheering for it!Jamie said sweetly.Because I'm an Englishman! No, wife, they are screaming. This man is too much!Jamie shook her head. What do you think of my people?Ariel asked, his tone turning serious. I'm thinking they all have swords, but you don't, Kim Ayeol.She didn't even dare to look at him when she answered. This woman is indeed courageous, Ariel thought with a smile. The soldiers were still glaring at her, and Alec let them go, knowing that it would take them a while to get used to his wife's beauty.In fact, he had trouble getting used to it himself. The blond soldier that Jie Mi guessed to be Ariel's deputy now ran up the steps under the call of his lord. He stopped in front of Jie Mi, waiting for Ariel to introduce them to them. This is Gavin, wife, who calls the shots when I'm not home. Gavin looked at her, and Jamie smiled back.But the longer he watched, the more and more the smile on Jamie's face could not be held back.She wondered if he was waiting for her to say something, or if she had missed some etiquette. Gavin was a very handsome man, and he reminded her of Mary's new husband, Danny.He finally smiled at her, his green eyes sparkling.It's an honor to meet you, Mrs. Kim.Gavin then turned to address Ariel, but he never took his eyes off her.You did a great job, Aleigh, I don't know how you convinced Danny We throw stones to decide who will choose first, Ariel said.My wife is the only option in the kennel. The only option in the entire nest?Jamie frowned at her husband.Are you kidding me in front of your friends?Ariel, or do you really believe that? I was joking.Ariel replied. He just loves to joke around.Jamie tells Gavin, in a roundabout way of apologizing for her husband's inappropriate remarks. Gavin was dumbfounded.Since he knew Ariel, he had never seen Ariel make fun of anything.But of course, he won't contradict her in front of the new Mrs. Kim. He turned around just in time to see Ariel wink at his wife.She's exhausted, Gavin.Ariel calls Gavin's attention back.She needs a good dinner and a night's rest. She needs to see your home first, Jamie said, with annoyance in her tone.Because she is very curious. Ariel and Gavin smiled.Jamie just subtly hinted that she didn't like the two of them talking about her as if she didn't exist, and when she knew they had repented, she laughed too.Can I take a shower too, Aleigh? I'll arrange this right away, ma'am.Before Ariel could answer, Gavin spoke first. Ariel watched with amusement as his deputy followed Jamie obediently like a pug, and he couldn't seem to take his eyes off Jamie. Thank you, Gavin.Jamie replied.But you don't need to be so polite with me, just call me Jamie, please. Ariel's friend didn't respond for a while, and Jie Mi turned to look at him and found that he was frowning.Don't you like this proposal?she asked. You just said your name is Jenny? No, it's Jamie.She spelled for him.But Gavin was still in a daze, and finally he turned to Ariel and blurted out: But that's a man's name!