"Ahhh spiced wine, yes the cellar is well stocked as it should be." Ash did a mental stock take of the cellar and its contents. "And thank you but I am only temporary Master of this fine home. A good friend is away on business for some time and I am taking care of it for him. But we have the run of the place and a maid and stable boy to take care of the more mundane tasks." Ash flashed her a smile and said "So at least for now we live the good life and take our pleasure as we will."

They eased up to the stables where the stable boy stood waiting, eager to get the horses settled and fed and then to head home having done the days work. Ash dismounted and watched Khaera, he didn't think he would ever tire of watching her move.

"Show you my secrets?" he mused out loud. "Well now, a man takes great risk when he shows his secrets but I'm sure if you share some of yours I could certainly reciprocate."

He chuckled as he handed the reins to the boy and waited for Khaera to join him. His stomach reminded him of how long it had been since he had eaten and the food and the spiced wine were becoming a more attractive proposition by the moment. He knew three things at the moment, he felt elated, hungry and he looked forward to the evening and getting to know Khaera better........