Page 81 of Visions & Shadows

I nod, then ask, “Is it true that your talents grow if we have a strong bond?”

He nods. “The sooner I can heal you, the better.”

I let out a chuckle. “Yeah, that would be great.”

As the sun sets, I glance over the area and notice a stream nearby.

At least we have plenty of water.

“Find yourselves a comfortable spot to sleep tonight,” Roark calls out so everyone will hear. “We rise before dawn. You’ll need all your strength and clarity of mind, so get a good night’s rest.”

I glance around, wondering where to sleep, but then Raighne says, “At the side of the cliff is a good spot.”

He unfastens our backpacks, and I follow him to the area where the cliff offers some protection against the elements.

I watch as he opens his bag and removes a tarp and blanket.

“I don’t have those,” I mention.

“We’re sharing.”

We are?

I try to suppress the burst of excitement in my chest.

Dammit, I need to control my emotions better, or he’s going to find out I have the hots for him.

I help Raighne straighten the tarp on the ground before I open my bag and pull my pillow out.

“A pillow? Really?” Raighne asks, sounding a little incredulous.

“Yep, without it, I won’t get any sleep.”

“Did I say to bring one?”

“No, but it counts as an essential item in my books.”

When Raighne takes a roll of toilet paper from his bag, my eyebrows fly up.

“This is an essential item.” He gestures in the opposite direction of the waterfall. “By the way, if you need to go, head out there.”

“There are toilets?” I ask.

A burst of laughter escapes him, then he shakes his head. It actually looks like he’s amused as he says, “You dig a hole.”

I dig a hole? Ugh. I’m going to hate the next month.

I scowl at Raighne. “You’re enjoying this, aren’t you?”

“The expression on your face is priceless,” he admits with a grin. He glances at the others, then says, “Let’s help them get the fire going.”

Hold on. I’ve had a vision about this conversation.

The realization sends chills down my spine because if this one came true, then it means the others will as well.

I decide not to mention it to Raighne and follow him to where the others are gathered. Not knowing how to help, I watch as he, River, and Storm stack wood before Lucius throws a ball of light at it. Flames roar to life, and I have to admit that’s one hell of a talent to have.

Blair and Brenna bring a bowl with meat threaded onto sticks, and everyone grabs one.

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