Chapter 1001

"Then why are you keeping your head down?" Ryan asked, gently lifting Eloise's chin. "Why so shy, you beautiful lady?" "I… I…" Eloise's cheeks flushed as memories of what she had seen earlier that day came rushing back. Ryan mistook her blush for embarrassment at his teasing and released her. "Alright, I won't tease you any longer. I'm off to find Freya now!" Once Ryan left, Eloise exhaled in relief. She often felt like a peeping Tom around Ryan and Sherry. Ryan found Freya in the woods near the river. She had a basket on her back. Whenever she found a bug, she would toss it inside and quickly close the lid. If fed a bug diet, pheasants and wild ducks would have tender meat. Freya was so engrossed in her task that she didn't notice Ryan standing behind her. As she bent over, Ryan couldn't help but notice her shapely figure. His heart raced, and he crept closer, slipping his hand into her pants. Ryan's hand was cold and rough. Caught off guard, Freya initially thought an anima