Page 46 of Fractured Sky
Sol kind of hoped that Carlyle had been wounded badly enough that he would never recover, but that wasn’t how things worked.They’d have to face him again, and it would probably be harder the next time.If they managed to find the place where he was licking his wounds, though, they might have a chance at overpowering him before he recuperated too much of his strength and power.
“Everything okay?”Dallin asked as he leaned closer.
“This isn’t what I imagined my life would be like a few months ago.I thought I was boring except for the dragon thing.”
“You could never be boring.”
“You’re only saying that because you love me.”
It was a risk, but considering how uncertain their future was, Sol was willing to take that risk.He didn’t know if Dallin loved him, but he hoped so.HewantedDallin to love him.
Dallin’s smile was gentle but bright.“I do, but it’s not the only reason I said that.You’re adragon shifter.Even in our world, that’s not boring.”
Sol raised Dallin’s hand and kissed his knuckles.“Maybe you’re right.Maybe I’m not boring.”And maybe they would win this fight.It wouldn’t be easy, but every person around the table was willing to fight and sacrifice themselves to ensure that Carlyle would be taken care of permanently.
They just had to find him.
