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Bedded

ERIK

I gave a nod to Birgir and he understood, standing up. Tova looked up from the map with alarm.

“Are you leaving?” she asked, a quiver in her voice.

Birgir looked at me with a warning look. “Yes, little one. It’s time to sleep. I will see you again tomorrow. If you are feeling up to it, I know Bo would like to see you. I will take you to the stables and ride with you if you would like.”

She bit her lip and nodded. “Yes, my Keeper. I would like that.” I approved of the formal way she addressed him. He leaned forward and kissed her on the forehead, giving me a warning look that irritated me. I knew what he was wanting, but she was mine. I would do as I saw fit.

Tova stood at the table, watching Birgir leave the room. We could hear the antechamber door shut and I reached out to touch Tova’s arm. She jumped but quickly composed herself.

“It is time for bed,” I said. She demurred, looking down, but following me to the bedchamber.

The servants had been in, draining the b
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