Page 33 of A Bond with the Dark

“And if I’ve found the potential phoenix, does that mean I have to light her on fire?”

His expression is inscrutable. “I would not advise that, but I am not the one to ask.”

“Who do you recommend I ask?”

“That would be a question for Tallyn. The Luminara Queen.”

“And how do I find her Royal Highness?”

“You don’t,” he says, slamming the book closed causing dust motes to explode in the air. “She finds you.”

14

NEW BEGINNINGS

SAYAH

The blue-eyed man revisited my dreams.

As I lay in bed staring at my ceiling, I try to grasp at the dream like smoke that’s fading away from me.

All I can remember is that he’d been at that lakehouse and those flames, which frustrates me. I feel like whatever it is, it’s trying to tell me something.

This is starting to get weird.

Taking a deep breath and letting it go, I rise out of bed and get dressed, grabbing my phone from the bedside table on my way out.

There’s already a message from Dom.

Who is the guy, and what planet is he from?

Thoughts of Dominic pull my thoughts away from my nighttime mystery man.

Good morning, beautiful. Text when you awake so we can plan our date.=)

As I descend the stairs, I smile at the message.

Good morning.

Wondering what our date will be like, I amble toward the kitchen to make myself some coffee.

My phone buzzes.

Hoping you slept well. What do you like to eat?

I like all the food. What do you like?

I like all the food as well. What are some places up your way?

There is a great Mexican place in Fort Collins that has the best surf and turf. Wanna go there?

As I wait for him to respond, I make a cup of coffee and head into the living room.

Sounds excellent. I’ll pick you up at 7.

You don’t have to come up here to get me. I can meet you there.

I really don’t mind. It is my pleasure. I’m kinda old school. Just shoot me your address, and I’ll be there at 7 sharp.

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