دانلود رمان انگلیسی “زیر درخت بلوط” – فصل 1 (جلد 5)

“Come here. You’re letting the rain in.” Riftan approached her and wrapped his arms around her waist from behind. The ticklish sensation of his scruffy chin on her cheek made her hunch her shoulders. Rubbing his lips on her temple, he squeezed her tender breast. The brewing storm made the air thick, and lightning lit up the night once more. Deafening thunder boomed across the sky. It was so ear-splitting that it made Maxi fear that the heavens would come crashing down on them. Letting out a soft sigh, Riftan led a trembling Maxi back to the cot and made her sit down. “I must go. I don’t want you taking a step out of this tent until the storm is over, do you understand?” Maxi looked up at him, wide-eyed. “You’re… going out? In s-such weather?” “The horses will be agitated. I’ll have to check the stables and increase our defenses.” Riftan lit a new candle. While he donned his armor, Maxi sat swaddled in a blanket as she listened to the pelting rain that fell like hooves thudding the ground, the flapping of the tent walls against the fierce wind, and the rolling thunder. Occasionally, she also heard the bellowing of the soldiers. Her heart pounded uncontrollably. It was as if the world had been thrown into chaos. Looking anxious, she asked tentatively, “D-Do you think there will be trouble… because of what happened yesterday?” Riftan paused from putting on his robe and turned toward her. Lowering her eyes, Maxi added, “If… there were to be trouble in the c-camp because of me…”