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them?”
                  She looked up at him quizzically and then nodded. “Where do you want me?” she asked shyly.
                  “Lie down on your back please.”
                  She nodded and did so. Alyssa shut her eyes tightly as she heard him kneel next her. Ruben’s face flashed before her eyes and her stomach tightened into a knot as her pulse quickened. Alyssa held her breath and whimpered softly as his fingers went to the hem of the dress and began pulling it up her calves. “I have no intention of hurting you now or ever Alyssa. Please try to trust me,” Marcus said as he rested a steady hand on her calf.
                  She didn’t trust his words but as she watched his face she found herself almost wanting to. But only almost. He was a man, and like all men he could not be trusted. Instead of giving in to the herbal salve and his gentle massage on her ankles she chose to resist him. Alyssa stared coldly at him as he worked the warm cream over her skin. He wrapped each of her ankles with a length of cloth and moved to her wrists. Of all her wounds these were the most painful.
                  Although his touch was gentle, tears still fell from her eyes. He wrapped her wrists and the moved to her neck. His fingers lingered on her bare arm as he looked into her beautiful blue eyes. She felt herself wanting to be near him and to let him into her heart but she quickly silenced the urge. His fingers went to her neck and brushed the curls away. His touch was cool on her skin and again she found herself wanting to be with him. Alyssa turned her head to the side and her whole body trembled as
                  Marcus's fingers grazed the worst of her injuries.
                  “Is this a bite mark?” he asked in disgust as he continued to trace the edges of the open sore.
                  “Yes.”
                  “Did an animal give it to you?” She shook her head no. “What else could have done such a terrible thing?”
                  She closed her eyes tightly against the memories that were threatening to overcome her.
                  “Ruben,” she whispered as tears streamed down her cheeks and onto the grass. Marcus nodded and picked up the last strip of cloth.
                  “Please no,” she whispered as her body started shaking.
                  “What?”
                  “I don’t like anything around my neck,” she explained as he dabbed some more salve onto the tender flesh. He nodded and wiped his hands off on the cloth.
                  “You should be all better in a few days,” Marcus assured.
                  She allowed the faintest traces of a smile to cross her lips. “Thank you.”
                  He nodded and stood. “Would you like to come back inside?”
                  “May I stay out here instead?”
                  He smiled at her. “Of course. I will be in the cabin if you need anything.” She nodded and smiled back at him.
                  “Thank you Marcus.”
                  He nodded and walked out of the clearing. She watched him go and then gazed up at the stars until dawn swept them from her view.
                 

Chapter Two
 
                  As the sun rose so did Alyssa. Dew lay in a glistening blanket over the grass and bright green leaves. She heard a river’s gurgle and quickly walked to it. The trees were thick and the feeling of being watched quickly came back to her. She brushed it off and continued walking. A beautiful white stallion had his back to her as he sipped from the clear water. Alyssa walked slowly so as not to startle him. He was the most beautiful horse she had ever seen. His coat glistened like moonlight and his long mane and tail were the color of fresh