Ares had woken up early, despite having slept late. He wanted to sneak away and go to the sea before the day began. He got ready and snuck out of the room, and as he walked around one corner, a hand suddenly snatched him aside.
He did not hesitate to pull his pistol as a strong grip on his shoulder pushed him into the wall. He stopped his finger from pulling the trigger when his eyes met Nazneen's.
"Not bad! You are quick." She smirked as he held the pistol between them.
"I could have shot you."
"It wouldn't be the first time." She released him, and he put his pistol in the holster at his side.
"What are you doing here?" Ares asked.
"I actually came to steal you away, so I can have you to myself before the day starts."
"Oh, am I being courted?"
She took a moment to think. "Yes." There was a slight hesitation in her response. She didn't know exactly what the word meant.
Silly woman.
