Ren and Thorn rode into the Underwood estate, passing into the gate, with the banners of House Underwood flying overhead.
They slowed to a stop in the courtyard, where Sir Aldric, the castellan of the estate was waiting, his hands clasped behind his back.
As they dismounted, the man bowed. "Welcome, Lord Terence." He grinned. "Would you like to visit Lady Lilith or Lord Underwood first?"
"Lady Lilith, of course." Thorn chuckled, grinning mischievously. He wagged his eyebrows suggestively. "If you ask either one of them, they'd been separated for far too long."
"But they saw each other two days ago." Sir Aldric frowned, confused.
"Exactly." Thorn grinned like he'd just made a great point.
"Ignore him, Sir Aldric. He's an idiot as always." Ren sighed. "Of course, I'll be seeing—"
Before he could finish his sentence, he was cut off by a yell of excitement.
"Ren!"
He only had a moment to brace himself before she slammed into him.
