Page 92 of Queen Takes Checkmate
The rest of my Blood hovered near, either protecting from the rear or flying overhead. Their banter and jokes warmed my heart until my eyes overflowed with tears. Not with sadness this time. But with so much love that I couldn’t contain it all.
A tiny squeak drew my attention down to my shoulder. My rat curled against my neck, her tiny paws tight in my hair.
“What did she say?” Rik asked against my ear.
“She wants to go faster.”
He grinned, and we shot to the head of the pack. Wind in my face. My love all around me. A quiet, perfect night.
Once upon a time, I’d been afraid of the dark. I’d been alone, on the run, hiding from monsters.
I lifted my hands and arched back against Rik, trusting him to keep me safe.
I would never be scared of the dark again.
The End
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