It had no windows andonly gray stone walls. The only furniture in it was a large, porcelainbathtub, but that alone was massive enough that I could pra...ticallyswim in it.Since the tub was so large, it actually took several maids to conjureenough water to fill it. Since this room had no windows, and theinterior of the tower held only so much water in its atmosphere, theywere forced to pull water in through a window in the adjacent room,and carry it carefully to the tub. Then they had to work. .or maybe even punch me in the face....but...he gave me the cutest shy lil smile...and giggled ...almost like a lil girl...) ohh...uhhh...sorry...I...ummm...didnt ...mean too...(I knew I was blushing bright cuz my cheeks wre so hot and my skin felt so tight it might pop )he grinned and whispered soft shy his dark eyes flashed and fluttered and I noticed how long thick and dark his lashes were he looked...so...pretty...its..ok....he sighed) I ..liked...it...grinning...you can...do. "I told him I'd only agree if for every palm-width I spent teaching, I spent one learning."Noia was aghast. "You bargained with the High King?"Count Tellan laughed. "Dear Noius, let me assure you that our king understands how to bargain! He does not fault a man -- or woman -- who bargains in good faith. The more important the subject, the more important it is that you should bargain is his belief." I have a lot to learn myself, then," she told them.Brigadier Markos had spent most of the meal. Gentlemen don’t talk that way on dates. He knew better and he felt like such a jerk for upsetting Natalie and possibly ruining any relationship they might have been able to develop. She lowered her eyes. ‘You don’t have to make it up to me, Hayden.’ ‘Yes, I do. I was so stupid,’ he insisted and shook his head as an uncomfortable warmth spread over his face. He couldn’t believe how embarrassed he felt. He wouldn’t blame Natalie if she never spoke to him again. ‘It was stupid.’ She lifted her.