I watched her face by moonlight as she tipped it back to look at me. She stared at me deeply for a long moment. I'd never felt so intensely studied by another person, other than Kuri.
She broke the silence by asking slowly, "Can your God do anything against such evil?"
"Yes!" I said unequivocably and with my answer I felt the tension drain out of her, until it was just her and me again.
With bodies pressed up together in a way that seemed designed to fit naturally, it wasn't any great surprise that I found myself completing the picture by lowering my head until my lips were kissing hers. The kiss went on and on and I made a decision. A binding one.
The events of this night were crazy. The situation of this city and of this land was deplorable, but right now all my desire was engaged by this woman in a way that I had never experienced before.
No words were said as she pulled away from me and led me to the bed. I was surprised to see a light flare up as she lit several candles which quickly illuminated the room in a soft glow.
"Why did you do that?" I asked softly.
She smiled, as she turned back to me and started to take off what little clothing she did wear. "I thought you might like to see."
"Susori I....... you're beautiful!"
Still smiling she said, "I know." She began to pull in the chain that linked us together and I went willingly.