Chapter 19By the time Rashmi returned to the camp, Nyles was fully recovered and was now in the main tent, more than well enough to be an active participant in what was happening. Rashmi wasn’t surprised to hear that Jewel had been caring and attentive, that Kasim had decided it was time for the Englishman to know the full story.
But although Jewel had wished to stay with his beloved, there was now, more than ever, the need for him to be in the harem for his own safety. Kasim had been even more pleased to find that Nyles had no intention of jeopardising him any longer than necessary.
With Sakhr at his side, Rashmi escorted Nyles and Jewel to the main tent for supper. To Nyles’s apparent surprise, the tent was empty other than for Kasim and Haidar. Rashmi glanced around, surprised himself
