Exton

Holding her close, Ramji kisses the top of her hair.

"Go in now. I will keep watch."

He lets go of her, one hand supporting Laila until she gets her balance. When she begins to walk across the yard, the Hell Hound drops into step beside her. He stops when she stops, stepping back to let the cat streak past.

Ramji steps to the edge of the tree line as she pauses at her door. She turns and he bows deeply, fingers touching his lips, hand sketching out in her direction as if he is blowing a kiss.

Once she is inside and her light has illuminated the cracks in the slats, Ramji slips back into the trees. He watches as she makes her rounds, waiting until she returns to her room. When the Hound has settled into his sentry position, Ramji steps through the Veil strolling back to the Tavern. His mind glides over the feel of her pressed against him, the movement of her lips against his. Ramji breathes deep, straightens his shoulders and saunters back to the Tavern for sleep.