Page 145 of Sapphire Flame
“Illegally.” He looked around. “Asalters,if we’re caught…”
“Really? That bothers you? Right now?”
He chuckled then moaned and turned his head to the side. “That hurt. Don’t make me laugh.”
“I won’t make any such promise. Just give it a shot. Bring us both here. Now.”
“Do you know how much I like you?”
“Yeah, yeah. Get on with it before Kryder comes back and we lose our dreamglide.”
He shifted his gaze away from her and began to focus. She remained standing in front of him in case she was needed, though for what or in what way, she couldn’t imagine. Dreamglides were his specialty.
For a moment, as he concentrated, she felt an interesting vibration, then nothing.
When he met her gaze again, he said, “I have no idea if I can do this. Or how.” He jerked his head suddenly. “Kryder’s coming back. The fae is sobbing.”
“What fae?”
“I’ll tell you later. Does your wolf have any ideas? We’re running out of time.”
Right. Her wolf.
She released her wolf quickly and it began racing in circles around them both. She could feel the wolf’s panic which caused Natalie’s heartrate to shoot through the top of her head. “My wolf’s saying, ‘hurry up’.”
“Fuck.” He drew a deep breath and closed his eyes.
Her own thoughts went heavenward as the seconds ticked along.Renee, if you can help, I’d sure appreciate it.But there was no response.
She had no heart to reach into the future.
Grant’s voice broke into her mind.Grab my waist. I think we have to do this together.
She didn’t hesitate as she gripped the sides of his waist avoiding the deep gashes where Kryder’s fangs had torn into him.Tell me what to do.
Just hold on.
I can do that.
The vibration she’d felt before began to rumble. A new wound appeared on Grant’s shoulder. Kryder was hurting him.Hold on, Grant. You can do this. Hold on. Bring us here. Do it now.
He gritted his teeth and suddenly it was as though a wind blew them hard from the east. She fell over and he landed on top of her.
He pushed up with his hands at his sides then rolled onto his back. “Jesus. I’m too late.”
She didn’t understand what he meant at first, until she saw the nature of his wound. It was deep in his shoulder and pulsing hard.
She took off her shirt and shifted to kneel beside him. She planted the shirt against the wound putting pressure on with both hands.
“Grant, look at me.” He was very pale and sweating.
He shifted his head. “Too late. I love you.”
She growled at him. “Like hell you’re leaving me now. Build another damn dreamglide and get us the hell back to the Revel refuge. Now, dammit!”
He jerked his head and within seconds they were rising into the air.
“You’re doing great. Keep this thing moving. I’ve got your shoulder. I’ve stopped the bleeding.” The last bit was a lie, but she’d staunched it just enough. “I’m contacting the refuge to let them know we’re coming.”
