Page 156 of Sky’s Edge

Bottom line, I was here. I was with him. Close. So he knew I was safe. And close, so I could be there for him.

So I was where I needed to be.

It was far from lost on me how momentous this realization was.

Even so, it didn’t tweak me.

Not in the least.

It had the opposite effect, entirely.

As such…

I slept.

Chapter 16

Coat

I woke way early for me. I knew this, because it was dark.

I also woke to an empty bed.

Blinking away sleep, I pushed up to an elbow and saw a digi-note on my nightstand.

I reached out and grabbed it.

It read:

MBC –

Your setup is still in your study, if you need to work.

Anything you require, ask for it. Staff have been informed of your status, and I know we’re not there yet, but they are to treat you as if you were their queen. So whatever you request, it will be granted.

If you need me, text me, but so you know where to find me, I’ll be in my study this morning. However, I’ll be heading to Gehenn this afternoon. I don’t know how long I’ll be, but I should be home tonight. Though, just to warn you, you may need to do dinner without me.

Your security has returned to Abyssinia and will be available to you. But until we know more about what’s happening, I ask you to stay at the castle. Just for now.

Bottom line, I’m available to you at all times. However you need to access me, even if I’m not here, do it.

In other words, no matter what’s happening, if you need me, don’t hesitate.

Love,

–T

For a second, I had no idea who MBC was.

Then it penetrated my still-sleep-fogged head.

My beautiful Catla.

Then I had to sit with the fact he called the queen’s study my study.

And of course the whole, I’m available to you at all times.

So, was it me, or was that bizarrely the sweetest love note ever written?