Chapter 4
Chapter Four Bramble felt heat lick at the back of her neck, slowly rising to brush her cheeks. She didn’t understand how this man had snuck up on her. She had been relaxing, yes, but she had been aware of every breeze that blew, every fish that swam around her. It was almost as if he was a ghost, moving silently through the night. She narrowed her eyes, never letting him out of her sight, as she slowly walked towards the shore. This did not seem necessary, however, since he never moved an inch. Still, she did not trust this man. “What are you doing here?” She inquired as her feet finally brushed against grass. She could not keep the edge out of her voice. “I could ask the same of you.” She noticed a hint of malice, of ill-intent, in his tone. All amusement was gone. She took two full strides towards him, efficiently closing the gap. She would not allow him to have an effect on her. Not now, “But I asked first.” By now she had changed her pose. She was swayi...
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