Page 76 of Visions & Shadows

Right now, I don’t care about whatever issue there is between us, I just need to be close to him.

The terrain begins to change and patches of grass appear here and there, but nothing to get too excited about.

We walk around a massive boulder, and I let out a surprised gasp when I see the most beautiful sight.

“It’s a waterfall,” I breathe.

Raighne lets out a huff. “It’s the best I can do under the circumstances.”

“Oh my God,” I whisper. “Thank you so much.”

I quickly take off my boots, and not caring about my clothes, I walk into the pool of refreshingly cool water.

Jesus, now this is food for my soul.

I move my hands through the water as I head in deeper until the pool reaches my chest.

I hear water splashing behind me, and when I glance over my shoulder, I see Raighne making his way to me. When he reaches me, he takes hold of my waist and lifts me against his body.

My lips part on a gasp as I grab hold of his shoulders.

“Wrap your legs around me,” he orders, his tone low and gravely.

I do as I’m told while he carries me deeper into the pool.

His left hand grips my thigh, his fingers skimming my butt, and myeyebrows almost pop right off my head as they fly into my hairline.

Don’t think.

Don’t think.

Don’t think.

“What are you doing?” he mutters, actually sounding amused.

“Keeping you out of my mind,” I mutter.

Glancing over my shoulder, I see he’s taking us toward the curtain of the waterfall, and when he steps beneath it, all I can hear is the rushing of water.

It feels so good.

Cool water pelts my hot skin and shivers race over my body.

The weirdest thing happens, and I begin to feel the energy of nature flow through me, soaking into my soul. It feels as if I’m being recharged.

Raighne moves out from beneath the spray into a cave-like area behind the waterfall’s curtain.

When I look at his face there’s a smile tugging at the corner of his mouth. “Feeling nature is one of your talents.”

Right. I forgot about that.

“Why haven’t I felt it before?”

“You did. The peace and calm while watching the sunrise. Recharging after school at Fish Creek Falls.”

“Oh yeah.”

It feels as if we’re in our own little cocoon, and I never want to leave.

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