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Desert Rose Chapter 24 A Moment of Reprieve

Deneve and Saya’s laughter rang outside the tent as they held their sides in a poor attempt to compose themselves. “Then he pirouetted away from me with the skewered, grilled scorpion in his mouth like a rose,” Saya said, finishing her story as she giggled uncontrollably. Deneve chuckled, “Who does that?” “Lord Oman, when he…
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Desert Rose Chapter 23 Reflection

Lord Red chuckled self-depreciatingly. He hadn’t expected to see Deneve so soon, and honestly, she looked amazing. The outfit Deneve wore was made to cover the least amount of skin possible. It had a top that just covered her breasts and a skirt with a short front that showed off the fronts of her thighs.…
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Desert Rose Chapter 22 Unexpected Meeting

Taking the directions that Barhan had given her, Deneve had found Pilgrims Haven, which really wasn’t much more than a bunch of stone cairns. Although to worshipers of Aal, it was considered a sacred place. It was a good place for a quick rest and to show her homage to a god sacred to her…
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Desert Rose Chapter 21 The Last Night

Deneve had finished packing for the morning. Barhan was having the rest of her luggage sent by caravan To Valencia City. Tonight was her last night in Sand Grain, and their month of cohabitation was over. Barhan would be staying in Sand Grain for a while longer to help Bareeds. Bareeds and Sirare came to…
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Desert Rose Chapter 20 King Bareeds and Prince Barhan

Now that Neruda Shen was imprisoned. The real work to restore the Mediahn people’s faith in the monarchy could begin. Bareeds’ first action was assessing the situation with the barbarians. At first, it seemed as though Illezra led the barbarians, but suddenly she disappeared. Without her influence, they seemed to have no idea what to…
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Desert Rose Chapter 19 Ruminations

Princess Deneve? Lord Red supposed it fitted for her. She looked regal in her armor. Black, red, and gold were colors that enhanced her natural beauty. She stood steadfast beside the child-king. Lord Red still didn’t understand what she gained from helping those weaklings. However, he had to give her credit for standing by her…
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Desert Rose Chapter 18 Naruda Shen

It was decided that Barhan and Deneve would go to the Ancient Ruins Excavation Site in Mediah with Bareeds in disguise. King Bareeds had agreed to give Valencia the right to investigate the ruins to help facilitate better foreign relations. However, Neruda Shen was interfering and stepping over the bounds of his power. Upon their…
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Desert Rose Chapter 16 Sirare

Deneve couldn’t keep the smile off her face as she watched King Bareeds and Sirare walking toward her. She kept her countenance regal until they entered the privacy of the yurt she shared with Barhan. Then it seemed all bets were off as she immediately squealed, pulling both the boys into her arms. “I missed…
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Desert Rose Chapter 15 Questions and Answers

Barhan sat up in the bed because Deneve insisted that he rest for a few days. His mind was running with what he saw and the strange but powerful man Deneve had words with. In addition to healing him, she insisted upon healing any injured among the guards. He shifted in the bed anxiously. What…
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Desert Rose Chapter 14 Lord Red

Lord Red ensured Deneve’s safety from the canyon. He knew she wasn’t lying about not having the Symbol-Engraved Black Bead, but she did know where it was. Sighing, he walked into the tent he called home. Lord Red wondered why it did not occur to him to wring the information out of her like he…
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