olor of his eyes since they were still shut while he slept. Saffron looked him over, pl

a cozy golden glow. The cave seemed much larger now that the strange man had appeared where the dragon once was.

ave and looked out. The sun had fallen below the tree line and she could smell the hint of snow in the air. Winter was coming and it was

er shoulders and spread it over his body. He soon stopped shivering and she stood back quickly. There were stories

lade ready. She settled back into the crevice she had found moments before. Drawi

side. He pushed himself up with his other arm and looked around the cave, confused until his eyes landed on hers. His eyes widened slightly as he took in the beautiful woman sitting ac

. She watched him warily. Green. His ey

e finished pushing himself into a sitting position. The shawl fell from his shoulders and pooled

aked in a cave?” he asked, good-humoredly. Saffron regarded him, her

a wounded creature. I tracked the blood and found…you. A

thank for this?” he said and gestured towards

d leave now that he was awake. She couldn’t imagine what would happen should someone find her here

at I hadn’t,” he replied with a smile. She found him very strange. Here he was, a fresh wou

ir. I can give you some salve to put on it. You also have a smaller wound on the back of your…shoulder. That isn’t nearl

y it is definitely tender. I appreciate all of your help. You said you are a Mend

t an easy reach if needed. She pulled a piece of oilskin from her bag and smeared the salve s

ery step until she stopped in front of him. His eyes traveled up

w regal on her thin face. Her jaw was strong, and her lips were full. She had a fleeting aura about her as if she were a fa

ed out and brushed her fingers. She froze and

and made to pull it aw

need of it than I,” she said,

retorted a question hidden in his word

that I treated one creature and now another sits before me,” she raised her left eyebrow at him

you my tale?” he asked. She should leave bu

rk. I can’t dally too long,” she sat near the

t with our names? I’

n,” she

began when I was a