Gabel looked over his shoulder and noticed a blush across Elara's face. He then glanced over at the lingering group of knights.
Damn.
By the looks on their faces, it seemed they must have heard.
He was about to reassure her when a large frame stepped out in front of him.
"Shit Nirtha! Are you trying to take me out!"
Hebaron's huge frame blocked him from moving forward. A sly grin was spread across the mans face.
"You know...a squire was sent to the infirmary a little while ago. He had a cut that needed tending to."
Gabel sighed and shook his head, "Nirtha, please, do not do this."
Hebaron laughed. "The poor lads ears were sullied with the sounds of...."
Suddenly Elara let go of Gabel's hand and stepped forward.
"What a knightly thing to do sir Hebaron, to publicly embarrass a lady so!"
Hebaron's mouth opened slightly.
" Uh...I..."
"What is it you wish for everyone to know?" She glanced over briefly towards the several knights and squires lingered around.
Hebaron closed his mouth and placed a hand on his chest. "I am sorry My lady, it was just a jest."
"I did not know teasing a Lady in front of other men was considered jesting. I thought perhaps it would be improper especially for a knight yes?"
Gabel couldn't help but smile.
His wife's quick temper was nothing short of alluring.
"Uh Yes....please forgive me my Lady."
Hebaron stepped aside letting her pass by.
"Good day." She firmly spoke quickly walking away.
Gabel glanced back out towards the other men, "Hope you boys were entertained."
He then turned back to Hebaron and shook his head.
"Nirtha you are no match for my wife."
The giant knight nodded, "She's a little Firecracker that one."
When Gabel finally caught up to Elara, she was already at the Castle entrance waiting with Nura in her arms.
He leaned down and kissed his daughters head then gripped Elara's chin,
planting a playful kiss on her lips.
"You are an insatiable woman. How did I get so lucky."
She shoved him on the chest, "Enough."
"Keep this feisty temper of yours up and we won't make it home."
She rolled her eyes and walked past him.
"Saddle my horse, I'm ready to go home."
Gabel chuckled and ran to the stables.
He made quick work of readying their steeds then led them outside.
"There, I have done as you wish my lady. What is your next command?"
"Hold Nura so I may mount my horse."
He nodded and carefully took his daughter from her arms.
"Hello my beautiful one, Papa loves you." He kissed her small precious head. Nura's beautiful golden eyes peered up at him.
