Chapter 98

CAELUM

The hike down the hill leading to the river is quite short

and I easily reached the edge where I lay the basket on a rock. I decided to

wander to the other side, spying on Rubin as she gathered the ivies. I sneaked

at her, interrupting her as I said, “I think that’s more than enough for a

bouquet.”

Rubin frowns, turning so that she can glare at me, her wild

ginger hair flying about as the wind blew. “Well, we have to make use of the

flowers one way or another, don’t we? I am only going to be married once so,

don’t spoil my...