"He's certainly not here to make you look at him," he replied wryly.
"The first thing you learn in training is to use the bow," he said, earning himself seriously.
"Will you be a target? It might encourage me to aim well." Taryn bent her head to the side and looked into his eyes with a smile.
"And take away the pleasure from my enemies?" he arched his eyebrows in amusement.
"I might suggest drawing my face on target, but I doubt anyone can capture such beauty," he continued, sporting a mischievous smile.
Taryn shook her head and followed him as they moved some distance from the target.
When they were far enough, Elhias stopped and grabbed her by the shoulders, causing her to position herself in front of the target.
"Do you know how to use it?" he said, handing her his bow and quiver.
"I'm not stupid. I saw my soldiers," he replied immediately, grabbing the objects.
"Then give it a try," he declared, raising his hands and
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