Go herself

"I've decided to go see Beldan in my time slot." As she whispered her descision to her friend her confidence grew. "I just can't believe that the High Priest could be half as bad as those rumors."

"Are you sure Winlay?" Mika's eyes were unusually somber as she searched her friend's face for signs of doubt in the dim light. "Where there's smoke ... you know?"

"What could possibly happen in a 15 minute interview?" Winlay asked settling herself in Mika's embrace and closing her eyes, much happier now that the descision was made. She could tell Mika was not satisfied with her choice, but in her heart Winlay was sure that it was the right way to go.

Beldan could not make her do anything she didn't want to, any more than any of the boys who pushed to see how far they could get with her at the dances and parties she had attended. With just a few exceptions, none of the handsome young village men's attempts had even come close to tempting her. A repulsive slug like Beldan had no appeal for her at all.

In an attempt to cut short Mika's objections she rolled over in her arms once again feeling the warmth of her small breasts against her bare back. If someone like her had led Winlay away from the solstice bonfires she might have had better luck than the clumsey youths of her village.

All the more reason to attend the High Priest's meeting. Even if Mika was right, Winlay could not bear to think of anything bad happening to her new friend.

"I'll tell you all about it tomorrow at lunch." She murmured under her breath as all the exitement of the day finally caught up with her.