Balgair hid a yawn behind his right hand and covertly watched Heather as she seemed to stare into the distance.
What should I do now? Heather wondered as she looked around. It's not right to do nothing. Her eyes fell upon his pack, and without glancing at him, she slid out of the chair and walked over to the side of the bed. Dropping to her knees, she unfastened the pack and reached inside, carefully taking out what was nestled inside. First came two bundles of clothes, which she set aside on the bed. Next out was a leather pouch that jingled. Her ears perked up, Money? She quickly pulled that bag closer and slid it between her thighs. It wouldn't do to have this stolen. she thought as she reached inside the pack again. She pulled out several daggers and other bags, which she carefully set back into the pack. When she finished, she looked at the two bundles on the bed and slowly rose to her feet, gathering the money bag off the floor.
Slipping the bag between the two laye…
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