"Do you know the name of this forest?" Ileus asked as his eyes darted between her eyes, nose and lips.
"No…" She couldn't concentrate on his question. His actions now were so different from the cold demeanor she had seen all the time. His long raven black hair had tumbled on his neck and a shade of beard showed on his masculine chin.
"Sgiath Biò." He continued to stroke her cheek and then took a strand of her hair in his fingers. He rubbed it to feel the softness and said, "Sleep Anastasia. You would need it. Tomorrow is a long day." Saying that he tucked her fur up to her chin and then turned away from her leaving her with a feeling emptiness. Was she growing needy? She took a deep breath and looked at Nyles who was sleeping with her mouth open. She chuckled softly and closed her mouth and then tugged her with the fur. When she looked up, the mist had rolled around them all over again.
