Chapter 30

Soon Alexandra came out to help Jordon. Dressed in clean clothes and soft materials she looked like a princess again. She had found a tiny spring near the walls, and had even managed to wash. Jordon had already set up a campsite with gear from his saddlebags and had a small fire going. The smell of cooking filled the air. She set some water to heat for tea, and called for Herbert. When she called, Jordon stood.

"You have been traveling alone with Herbert?" he asked clenching and unclenching his fists. "Where is he?"

"If I knew where he was," Alexandra replied, "I wouldn't need to call him." She looked around some more. "Oh, there you are." She picked up the big frog and looked him in the eyes. "I see you found the spring."

"I could tell you were distracted," Herbert replied. "I thought I had better get used to looking after myself again." Alexandra found herself blushing and put the frog down.