Karina's Quest (The Adventures Of Pervikar Book 3)

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by John Evans


  "How do you feel?" he asked anxiously. "You were kind of out of it after you...you know."

  "It was just so powerful," said Karina. "How about you? Was it, uh, good?"

  "Good?" stated Tenan incredulously. "Sex like that is going to put me in an early grave. I was worried about you."

  "I'm fine," reiterated Karina. "In fact, I'm more than fine. That was terrific."

  Tenan's face beamed. "I think it is time for some shuteye," he said, snuggling down in the bed.

  "Go to sleep, honey," Karina said softly, gently touching his cheek. "I'm going to go get cleaned up. Tomorrow's going to be a long day."

  * * * * *

  Sunrise the next morning broke bright and clear. As everyone gathered for breakfast, Karina was relieved that no one, by word or action, indicated that they had heard her throes of passion last night. Of course, she noticed that Dorthea had the same satisfied smile on her face that Karina knew was reflected on her own. Conversation was subdued, probably because everyone was listening for Gar.

  "I think we'll have to go to the clearing," said Tenan as breakfast wound down. "I didn't think he would come here."

  "Is there anything we should know about Gar before we go there?" asked Octavia.

  Tenan looked over at Karina, who nodded to him. "Yes," he continued. "Only Karina and I can greet him initially. Ogre greetings are a little rough, so don't interfere or do anything threatening. Don't, I repeat, don't draw your weapons. That will change everything from rough to violent."

  "Can we get on with this before I change my mind?" asked Gedda grimly.

  "Rolph and I are staying behind," said Dagmar as everyone stood up. "This is nervous business and too large a group might push things in the wrong direction. We're not directly involved and you can give us the details later."

  "Okay, let's go," said Tenan.

  They walked out of the house and headed towards the clearing. Not a word was spoken as the walked. When they hit the treeline at the clearing, Tenan told the other women to remain there, while he and Karina walked out into the center of the clearing.

  A dark shadow moved on the opposite side of the glen and Gar stepped out into the light. Karina heard the girls behind her gasp at the sight of him. Karina had to admit that at nine feet tall, Gar looked formidable. As they approached one another, Tenan took off his sword and dagger and tossed them aside. Gar dropped his club on the ground and moved away from it.

  greeted Tenan.

 

  Time stood still in the clearing as they faced one another. Not a sound was to be heard. Karina was wound tight as a drum, but was shocked when she heard the familiar rumble of Gar's laughter.

 

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