3.36. In The Pools Of Sanctuary

Hadrian dragged Nenia into the old garden what once served as sanctuary. Here were a few pools. Was said that many years ago young girls were consecrated to the Moon Maidens here, so people called this place The Pools of Sanctuary. This place was not so far from the tavern, but people avoided it. Maybe because, as has been said, it was a haunted place. However, Hadrian and Nenia often came here, they're not threatened by the ghosts. This time they quarreled and yelled at each other when in other circumstances they would spend their time in each other's embrace. Nenia was so mad that she was ready to beat Hadrian up.
- Stop it! - Hadrian shouted when she pushed him hardly.

- Don't tell me what I have to do!
- You have to listen to me, Nenia, - Hadrian said quietly.
- Aye! - the girl laughed. - What did you think this time, Hadrian?

- I didn't want that, do you hear me? It has happened accidentally!
- I want to see how you'd explain it Bobby, - Nenia smiled.
- There's nothing to explain, we'll fulfill our task tomorrow night. He'll not know about it.
- Don't be stupid, Hadrian! As they've seen me they will be very careful now! And I'm sure that some rumors are already spread around the village!

- Are you afraid? - Hadrian smiled. - You don't have anything to be afraid when you are with me, Nenia.
- Who said you I'm afraid? - the girl blushed. - Ha, just look who's talking here?! - she laughed. - Shut up, Hadrian!
- I said you... We'll bring that damned ring to Bobby, - Hadrian's voice sounded serious. - I swear you.
- I ask you again. Stop. It... - Nenia looked straight at dark Hadrian's eyes. - It's not funny.
Yes, their task wasn't easy. To take the ring with a big emerald what has a mysterious power... This ring belonged to the one of the richest people in the Hillside village. People talked that count Giroldus was originally from the tribe of elves and this ring he inherited from them. People also talked that this ring spreads the light. The one who has this ring will be extremely rich and yet ... The ring fulfills the wishes of its master. Nenia didn't believe in that, but their boss thought different. He wanted to get this ring no matter what these efforts can cost. Nenia and Hadrian were the ones who could this ring to bring him. It's what Bobby thought. He promised to pay them well, but knowing Bobby... Nenia thought that he would kill them both better than would share the money. However, Hadrian had an another opinion. He trusted their boss, maybe because Bobby liked him very much. But if he will know what happened that night he'll punish them both and this punishment can cost their lives. When Nenia was already in the bedroom of count trying to find the mysterious ring Hadrian left the place where he had to stand and take care of their safety. Then suddenly Nenia heard the voices near the count's bedroom, they saw how she jumped out through the window... Nenia still remembered that sense of fear and panic what paralyzed her when they rushed to the forest. Luckily, it was a deep night and they were great runners, otherwise... Perhaps they would be already hanged up.

Of course, Hadrian felt guilty. He never failed before and it was much harder when Nenia didn't want to believe in him. He rubbed his temples feeling tired of arguing with Nenia and trying to prove her his truth.
- Nenia...

- What?
- As I said... We will do that. - Hadrian took Nenia by the elbow and looked at her eyes. - Trust me, please.
Their glances crossed.
- You know that I'll do all for us, right?
- Liar... - Nenia smiled. - Smooth-tongued...

- Only for you, Nenia... - Hadrian stared at Nenia's eyes like hypnotized. He even didn't want to listen what the girl says him.
- I said you shut up...
- I can't.
- Why?
- You have to trust me, then I'll shut up.
- Ok... I know the way how to mute you, - Nenia smiled and pulled Hadrian in the kiss.

***

It was already the early morning when Hadrian came back home. As always their time passed too quickly. He and Nenia often quarreled, but he knew that he couldn't spend even the one day without her. She was much younger than Hadrian, but he didn't care. Hadrian adored Nenia for her courage and her mind. And their passion... It burned him even now when he slept in the bath. He still felt Nenia's gentle skin oh his, her lips and every curve of her body...

He will do all for her. Although Hadrian had more lovers, but anyone of them couldn't change Nenia. She was special. So tonight they will be back there and will take that ring. It has already been decided.