Market Promenade

Chimera could feel the excitement thrum through the tiny woman beside him and he gave a soft chuckle. The old wolf knew the look in his eye and knew that she would be able to make a sale, so she complimented Aliana and pushed her wares. Chimera didn't mind. This was how the woman made her living and if it made his clouded queen happy, she could have whatever she wanted.

The big brute trailed along beside Ali as she inspected the wares, though he wasn't shopping. His senses were on alert for danger. They were out here in the middle of nowhere with valuables to trade. Easy pickings if the group of traders decided to ambush them. Always suspicious, the giant man never let his guard down.

Chi almost didn't hear Aliana at first when she questioned him about the items that had caught her eye. He looked back towards her a moment later, inspecting the pieces that she'd chosen. A contemplative sound pulled from him and he gave a shrug. "They all pale in comparison to your beauty, my queen." Then he leaned forward, his lips against her ear, and spoke in a sultry whisper. "Don't get too attached to anything that you put around your neck." She would know exactly what he meant by that.

"Chimera & Aliana"