"Savas was the one who did that, didn't he?" Kai asks, his back turned to give her some privacy. He turned back around when he heard the plop of wet clothing hit the floor.

"I've heard what he likes to do. But he's been very careful to not involve any of my people or anyone who travels through my lands. Until now. Wish you hadn't been branded, though."

Kai moved over to build the fire up a little more, trying not to let the fact that she was tiny and everything he liked in a woman distract him. She wasn't here for a romp in the sheets, even though she was close to her season. She was here because she needs a safe place.

"Are you hungry? I have some soup and bread." He asks, speaking over his shoulder as he worked at the fireplace.