Chapter Eleven: Balda
Updated: Aug 9
The journey to Balda lasted about half a day on horseback. Fantah was exhausted by the long ride, as she was not used to riding on horses, but being close to Hayah and holding him as they rode gave her a certain amount of joy that was beyond description. She could feel his warmth enveloping her like a blanket as her head rested on his back. With her arms wrapped around his chest, she felt his heart beating rhythmically as he breathes. To prevent her from getting bored, he kept on telling her stories of the different battles he had fought in and of the bravery of his soldiers. He tried not to flaunt his own achievements, but that didn’t stop her head from swelling with pride, from the knowledge that she was about to be married to such a brave soldier. She couldn’t wait for the wedding to take place.
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