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useful for us as well as our fine lady. I'd like you to
keep a close eye on her, close enough that you can see firsthand
what's going on. I give you permission to reveal yourself to her as
her guide, and I'll leave the details in your capable hands.”
Jonathan flushed at the compliment and
allowed himself a question, one which had been tickling his
curiosity. “If I may,” he started politely, “would you be willing
to share with me just what this connection is? The one that Devon
has with Jezebel I mean.”
Master hesitated, and Jonathan could feel
appraising eyes upon him from beneath the mask. “I will,” he said
finally. “The Lady Jezebel prides herself on her control of her
magic. In reality, it controls her through her negative emotions.
Both she and Devon are fascinated with pain and blood. On a night
where the fine lady imbibed a little too much of the wine she so
enjoys, she let Devon enjoy her. They unknowingly performed a
ritual of binding through this shared fascination. Though neither
would admit to the night having occurred, nor are they themselves
aware of the connection, there is now an unmistakable bond between
them which has revealed itself differently in each person. This is
the information that I can give you. It is up to your capable
intellect to deduce the rest which I am sure you will be able to,
just as you will be able to fulfill my wish of properly inserting
yourself into a position to gain access to the lady.”
Jonathan bowed and removed himself from his
Master's company. He was eager to prove him right, and his
curiosity was dampened at least, if not completely satisfied, by
this new information about Devon and Lady Jezebel. This new aspect
of his project was proving to be very interesting – even if he was
still unsure of Jezebel’s worth to their operation – and Jonathan
was curious to see how it all played out.
CHAPTER 6
Layna completed her morning tasks with no
set-backs, relieved that her mistress's illness was keeping her in
bed and out of Layna's way. Normal circumstances permitted her to
get all the chores done early, especially since she had already
tackled the laborious task of the sitting room. Therefore, she had
a free afternoon ahead of her, and the anticipation of it was a
feeling that she relished.
She had gotten permission to read the books
in the library from Jezebel. The understanding was that she could
sign them out under the condition that she was responsible for
their replacement if they were not returned. Layna loved reading,
and used any stolen moment to immerse herself in a story of
someone's life that was more interesting than her own. Which
really isn't all that hard , she thought ruefully. She smiled
despite the thought. After all, they said that leading an
interesting life could be a curse.
She ran her hands reverently over the book
she had borrowed, having finally decided on one about someone named
Merlin in a far distant time and place. She packed this carefully
into her bag along with a meat pie she had smuggled from the
kitchen. She also grabbed a pair of mittens and a hat since, even
though it was a sunny day, it was still somewhat cold outside. She
was making her way out through the gardens to go sit beneath an old
apple tree on the edge of the property when she heard her name
being hailed.
“Layna!” called Gryffon, quickening his pace
to intercept her. “Where are you off to?”
Layna smiled shyly and answered after a quick
curtsy, “I finished my chores early so I was about to steal a
moment and go read in the gardens, sir.” She found that she liked
the man more and more since yesterday, despite Jezebel's reaction
his comment. Besides, Jezebel was in bed on the other side of the
manner, and there was no one else out here to witness this
exchange.
Gryffon smiled back at her, warmth seeming to
spread across his handsome features, and he replied, “I was about
to go for a ride. I just got a new stallion and I'd love to see how
he
keep a close eye on her, close enough that you can see firsthand
what's going on. I give you permission to reveal yourself to her as
her guide, and I'll leave the details in your capable hands.”
Jonathan flushed at the compliment and
allowed himself a question, one which had been tickling his
curiosity. “If I may,” he started politely, “would you be willing
to share with me just what this connection is? The one that Devon
has with Jezebel I mean.”
Master hesitated, and Jonathan could feel
appraising eyes upon him from beneath the mask. “I will,” he said
finally. “The Lady Jezebel prides herself on her control of her
magic. In reality, it controls her through her negative emotions.
Both she and Devon are fascinated with pain and blood. On a night
where the fine lady imbibed a little too much of the wine she so
enjoys, she let Devon enjoy her. They unknowingly performed a
ritual of binding through this shared fascination. Though neither
would admit to the night having occurred, nor are they themselves
aware of the connection, there is now an unmistakable bond between
them which has revealed itself differently in each person. This is
the information that I can give you. It is up to your capable
intellect to deduce the rest which I am sure you will be able to,
just as you will be able to fulfill my wish of properly inserting
yourself into a position to gain access to the lady.”
Jonathan bowed and removed himself from his
Master's company. He was eager to prove him right, and his
curiosity was dampened at least, if not completely satisfied, by
this new information about Devon and Lady Jezebel. This new aspect
of his project was proving to be very interesting – even if he was
still unsure of Jezebel’s worth to their operation – and Jonathan
was curious to see how it all played out.
CHAPTER 6
Layna completed her morning tasks with no
set-backs, relieved that her mistress's illness was keeping her in
bed and out of Layna's way. Normal circumstances permitted her to
get all the chores done early, especially since she had already
tackled the laborious task of the sitting room. Therefore, she had
a free afternoon ahead of her, and the anticipation of it was a
feeling that she relished.
She had gotten permission to read the books
in the library from Jezebel. The understanding was that she could
sign them out under the condition that she was responsible for
their replacement if they were not returned. Layna loved reading,
and used any stolen moment to immerse herself in a story of
someone's life that was more interesting than her own. Which
really isn't all that hard , she thought ruefully. She smiled
despite the thought. After all, they said that leading an
interesting life could be a curse.
She ran her hands reverently over the book
she had borrowed, having finally decided on one about someone named
Merlin in a far distant time and place. She packed this carefully
into her bag along with a meat pie she had smuggled from the
kitchen. She also grabbed a pair of mittens and a hat since, even
though it was a sunny day, it was still somewhat cold outside. She
was making her way out through the gardens to go sit beneath an old
apple tree on the edge of the property when she heard her name
being hailed.
“Layna!” called Gryffon, quickening his pace
to intercept her. “Where are you off to?”
Layna smiled shyly and answered after a quick
curtsy, “I finished my chores early so I was about to steal a
moment and go read in the gardens, sir.” She found that she liked
the man more and more since yesterday, despite Jezebel's reaction
his comment. Besides, Jezebel was in bed on the other side of the
manner, and there was no one else out here to witness this
exchange.
Gryffon smiled back at her, warmth seeming to
spread across his handsome features, and he replied, “I was about
to go for a ride. I just got a new stallion and I'd love to see how
he
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