“What is it that smells so good?” Harden followed Indra.“Hi Poppa,” Briaunna squealed, “it’s venison from your last hunt, with the potatoes you like, stewed kale greens and fresh baked bread.” “That sounds delicious darlin, did you help your mother with the meal?” Harden took in the wonderful aroma.“No poppa, I did this all myself.” Briaunna beamed, “I love you poppa.”Harden accepted a hug from his daughter and looked at his wife. She was radiant, she glowed with enticement, he wanted to go to her, but his mind always returned to his failings as a husband. Still, Indra looked brilliant but... something he could not put his finger on, something in the way she looked at him. She looked like she was in a cage.“I thought you said that you cooked...”“When was the last time you went hunting dear?” Indra’s tone was borderline venomous.Harden did not take the bait, he finished hugging Briaunna and then went to sit down. Indra did not move at first, then she went to sit next to Briaunna
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