155 The Fields of Forgiveness

Reed stopped questioning her method the instant she uttered the fateful phrase, "Wouldn't that be easier?" She had wrapped him around her finger with those four magical words. That was all it took to for her to win over the previously outraged and offended partner. 

To him, it was as if he'd heard the sound of heavenly trumpets in the distance. He dropped onto one of his knees in mock-subservience and said, "O, merciful beauty, you bless with me your presence! Please grant this humble peasant a morsel of your wisdom!" 

Lu'um laughed and said, "Stop it, you fool." She pulled Reed up and held him close in preparation for what she was about to do. 

"We're going to be waiting a bit, so take a break and enjoy the scenery with me until we reach our destination." Lu'um raised one of her hands up in the sky and then made a twisting motion, as if she had spun a toy top in action.