Alise and Stoney stand on the widows walk watching the night sky get lighter. After the hours of lovemaking both are reluctant to let go of one another.
Stoney pulls her closer and kisses her, “The sun is coming up, Chaton.”
Sighing, Alise runs her hand through his hair pushing it out of his face. “I know, but I will have such pleasant memories to think of until this evening...”
After whispered “Je taime's”, Stoney gently sets her to his side and lets the sun's rays turn his flesh to stone for the day.
Alise enters the tavern and sees Star coming down the hall, Mera nestled in one arm and Gracie in the other. She smiles at the sight, If there was anyone ever so suited to motherhood....
“Good Morning Alise... I was bringing Gracie to you, she's hungry.” Alise takes her fussing daughter from Star. “Tara and Tomas are still sound asleep and the nanny is with them.”
“Thank you. Lets go to my room. There is a small sitting room off of it with large windows and Pandora has the most amazing flowers there. We can feed the babies there.”
The women visit while the babies eat, Star tells Alise that Erik and Keon have gone to the cabin to start working on the addition. Star looks up at Alise , “Can I ask you something?”
“Certainly. What is it?”
“Would you come with me to the market tomorrow morning? Erik will never let me go alone, especially now...” Star smiles, knowing her husband is protective only because he loves her, not out of any attempt to control her. “I thought we could bring the babies if the nanny would watch the twins and next time we could bring them and leave the babies... that is... I mean... if its all right with you...”
Alise laughs softly at her friend. “I understand, and its fine. To take four them with just two of us would be difficult. I take it you want to see Laila?”
Star nods, “I do and she said she said she goes every Tuesday morning. I dont know if her master or whatever he is will let her talk to me when they come to the tavern.”
“Then we go to the market. It sounds like there is lots to see there and it would be fun anyway.” Alise takes Stars hand, “We could look for some clothes for you, you are going to start showing soon.”
Star laughs, “Are you telling me I am getting fat already?”
Soon the twins and breakfast arrive and the women spend the morning together enjoying each others company.
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