Frozen Summer

Chapter 25

( disclaimer, this chapter contains an explicit mature scene ) 

Isabella had been waiting all day for the moment she could be with Richard again. " He promised he would spend the night here. Maybe he changed his mind. ". Her worries disappeared when she heard a knock on her door. It was late in the evening and the sun was already setting. She rearranged her hair that was in a low ponytail, quickly dusted off some dust off some pots, took a deep breath and walked towards the door. With each step her heartbeat was getting stronger, she stood in front of the door trying to think about what to say. " Should i say something funny ? Question him as to why he is so late ? no no you idiot ! That will make him want to leave ! Or I coul- .. ". Her train of thought got interrupted when she heard the knocking again, she finally opened the door and there he was, his messy hair, his beard hair slightly grown and his usual charming smile on his face. He was also carrying a big bag that seemed quite heavy.

" Can I come inside lady herborist ? I have a very sore shoulder that might require your care and I heard you were the best. "

She had a slight smile and stepped aside to let him inside. He entered and dropped the bag next to the entrance.

" I may have something for you but how are you going to pay me ? I see no coins at your waist good sir. "

As an answer, Richard took off his shirt the best he could with his uninjured arm and sat down on a chair with a cheeky smile.

" I'm sure we could come to an agreement. "

She walked around him, caressing his shoulders, even though she wanted to kiss him now more than ever, she needed to remain a bit focused. He really was hurt and she needed to help him. She grabbed some water in a bowl, a few bandages and some plants. She started removing the old bandages on his left shoulder, the wound must have been deep seeing how bad the scar was.

" Are you going to tell me what did that to you ? "

" It's a long story Bella... "

" Well it's perfect because to change all those bandages and make you a better sling it's gonna take time, so start talking. "

" Alright, when I arrived in Ryzeon I met with the village chief named Solus, he then expla- .... "

" ... and that's how I got the wine that is also right there in this bag along with a little something else "

While he explained to her this story, the herborist had him drink some medicinal potion to help him heal faster and she also changed his bandages.

" Bella do you mind grabbing the bag for me ? "

" It seems heavy but i can try"

She leaned over to pick the back up and could barely lift it off the floor. "  By the creatorhow did he manage to carry this with only one hand  !! ". She ended up dragging the bag on the floor to his feet. Out of breath she just went and sat on the chair next to him.

" Dammit what is in there ? Bricks ? "

" Let me show you "

Richard looked through the bag and took out both bottles of wines from Ryzeon.

" So I got those and they taste fantastic so I think we should spend the next few hours drinking it to celebrate ! "

" Annnnd what are we celebrating exactly ? "

" Hmmm ... me being alive after fighting a Zenkab queen ? "

" I can drink to that "

" And I also got you something "