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The corners of my mouth twitch. “The sun.”
“The what?”
“It’s the source of light and heat on land.” I don’t want to say more, because then I’ll have to explain space and it being a ball of gases millions of miles away, and I’ll probably get half the details wrong.
“You’ll have to tell me more about that later.”
“Maybe sometime I can take you.”
He tilts his head. “I’d like that, but I’m stuck with this.” He flips his tail back and forth.
“I’m sure there’s a way around that. Besides, what if you were only told you couldn’t shift on land? Have you tried?”
“No. Not that it matters. I can’t see myself ever going up there.”
“I’ll take you one day.”
“That’s a nice idea, but I don’t have access to the magic to lift the spell. It’s fine. I don’t have any aspirations to see the surface and all its dirty cities.”
“It isn’t all like that. They have their own types of forests and creatures you wouldn’t believe.”
“I would enjoy seeing it with you.” He holds my gaze. “Can we try that kiss over again?”
“Only if you promise not to run off.”
Bash gives a slight nod before letting go of my hand and cupping my face. His gaze intensifies for a moment before he leans closer, inching his lips nearing mine. Time seems to stand still. I want to close the gap but wait for him. His lips finally press on mine. He tastes of chocolate cake and berries. A warmth spreads through me and I scoot closer. I press my palms on his arms, feel his muscles as he flexes.
After he pulls away, he wraps an arm around me and kisses my forehead. “I could get used to this.”
“So could I.” I smile and lean against him.
“Does that mean you’re staying?”
“I am.”
