Wild Carnations


To-no-Chujo went to Kumoinokari’s room unannounced. She was napping, very small and pretty, and managing to look cool in her single gossamer robe. Her head was cradled on one arm. The hair that flowed behind her in natural tresses was neither too long nor too thick, but was neatly cut. She looked up at him as he tapped with his fan, her eyes round, and the flush that came over her face delighted him. He lectured her to be vigilant even in her room and forbade her to see Yugiri.