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“She was lovely,” he whispered.
“Beautiful. You’re lucky to have this house, your things still waiting for you to pick them up again. All these memories here to delve into when you’re ready.”
“I’m sorry you weren’t able to remain in your parent’s home back at the village.”
“Without their income, I couldn’t afford to stay. We moved into a smaller home and made new memories there.”
“Now we share a home together in the city.”
“We’ll fill it with love.” And orclings if the fates blessed us.
“We should go,” he said, his gaze lingering on each item in the room.
His big bed was covered with a blanket made up of patches.
He stroked it. “My mother made this. I left it here because it was one more reminder of my loss.”
“Would you like to take it with you now? We could put it on our bed at home.”
He nodded and gave me a sweet kiss. “I would. Thank you mate.”
“For what?”
“For loving me.”
Chapter36
Jaus
We flew home on Feyla, and when she landed on the balcony, I lifted Rhoslyn off the vox’s spine and placed her on the stone surface.
She hurried over to stand in front of Feyla. “Thank you for the ride. And thank you for being here for Jaus.” Leaning forward, she kissed Feyla’s forehead.
My vox nudged Rhoslyn, huffing. Nothing made me happier than seeing the two females I loved adoring each other.
As I took Rhoslyn’s hand and we walked toward the door, Feyla lifted off. She swooped around above my house, chirping, before her shrill cry rang out.
It was echoed by the shrieks of dresalods scrambling out of the sea.
My heart froze.
“You said they wouldn’t come back for a few months,” Rhoslyn whispered, her wide-eyed gaze shooting around. Shakes took over her body. She must be remembering when one nearly killed her.
The scrape of claws rang out. They’d reached the wall already.
I bellowed for Feyla and pulled my mace.
“Inside, mate,” I said hoarsely, handing her the bag I’d used to carry our food. “Bar the door and don’t open it. Please stay inside where you’re safe.”
She clung to my tunic. “Stay with me.” Color filled her face. “I’m sorry. I didn’t mean that. I know you have to leave. The city needs you. But . . .”
“I understand. I can’t bear to lose you either.” I kissed her fast, wishing we had more time. With each battle, the odds I wouldn’t return home to her rose. “I’ll come back to you, tiny mate. This I promise.”
Her eyes glistened with tears, and her mouth was a hard slash across her face, but she nodded.
“I love you,” was all she said as she left me, opening the door. She turned back to face me. “I’ll watch you leave, and then I’ll go inside.”
Feyla landed behind me on the deck.
