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“That’s it.” Percy shrugged. “Feel any different? Any new memories rattling around in there, peaches?”
“Other than you just thumping me in the head, no. Nothing.” Kevin sighed. “Guess it didn’t work.”
“I’m sorry.” Percy cupped his cheek, kissing his brow sweetly. “We can try again tomorrow if you’d like. We can question Steve as well. While it may not be helpful, it will certainly be entertaining.”
Kevin managed a smile, trying not to seem as disappointed as he felt. This had been the best night of his entire life, bumps and all. “I’m sure Steve will be a treasure trove of great information.”
Percy stared.
Kevin burst out laughing. He didn’t know how he’d gotten that out with a straight face. He snickered, leaning in to kiss Percy deeply.
“Mm, what was that for?”
“That’s for trying. I appreciate it.”
“Of course, my sweet little peach.” Percy smiled. “Tomorrow is a new day. Now, are you ready for bed? Or do you need to be ravaged again?”
“Might need just a tiny nap first before any more ravaging, okay?” Kevin yawned, snuggling in closer and resting his head down beside Percy’s on the pillow. “I assume I’m staying the night again since I’m technically still locked in.”
“I lifted the ward a little while ago.” Percy ran his fingers through Kevin’s hair. “You’re free to leave whenever you’d like… but I do hope you’ll stay for breakfast.”
“I’ve never been one to turn down a free meal.” Kevin grinned, and that fluttery feeling in his heart was back. He gasped as the blankets magically tucked themselves around them. “Fuck, I’m never gonna get used to that.”
“What? How amazing I am? No, not very likely.” Percy kissed him. “Go on, peaches. Get some sleep.”
Kevin wanted to make another joke, but he was fading fast. He was exhausted, mind, body, and soul, and he’d never felt so satisfied in his entire life. He felt whole and happy, and he began to drift off with a smile. “Night night.”
“Good night. Sleep sweet.”
Kevin was out the moment he closed his eyes, lulled into a deep sleep. He didn’t dream at first, simply awash in a comforting darkness. He didn’t think he’d ever dreamed much or if he did, he never really remembered them.
But this time…
It was different.
There was something in the darkness calling to him. Kevin couldn’t see it, but he couldfeelit. It was a warmth that filled his chest and overwhelmed his senses until he wanted to sob from the raw intensity, but he wasn’t afraid.
He couldn’t explain it, but he knew he had felt this before.
He tried to walk toward it, but he couldn’t get his legs to cooperate. It was like trying to run through water, and he couldn’t keep up as it slipped out of his hands. He struggled to go after it, but he couldn’t get close enough. No matter how hard he tried to grab it, the elusive warmth remained out of reach. He knew he had to get to it before it slipped away forever, but it was too far away…
Ocean waves.
He could hear the ocean.
The feeling was calling to him, and he needed to go. He needed to find it before it was too late. He had to go, he had to go right now, and—
Kevin woke up with a gasp.
“Kevin?” Percy asked groggily. “Are you all right?”
“My wings,” Kevin replied. “I know where my wings are.”
CHAPTERSEVEN
Your what now?” Percy opened one eye, squinting at Kevin.
“My fucking wings!” Kevin sat up and flapped his arms excitedly. “Your weird thump actually worked!”
