Chapter 55

"When are you going to leave?"

Conaan looked up, then gave a sigh, resignedly removing his hands from around her. "That is one reminder I did not need."

Eleanor gave a small sigh, then passed her hand through his hair once. "How about...you take a day off sometime and we can practice archery together?"

His brows lifted. "Archery?"

Eleanor nodded, moving away from him. "I have not practiced archery in a while."

Conaan stood up slowly, his hands going behind him. "I am pretty expensive for a practice session with."

Eleanor gave a small chuckle, as she leaned on the wall, deliberately flipping her hair away. His smile grew as he slowly covered the distance, making her straighten, her back straight against the wall.

"What...what is your price?"

He did not reply as he moved closer, his hands coming to each side of the wall she was standing against. Her breath hitched as she realized how trapped she was, her eyes wide.

"Are you really willing