Heartsick (Ruined by Fae Saga Book 3) by Rebecca Grey

Author:Rebecca Grey [Grey, Rebecca]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2022-09-08T16:00:00+00:00

Chapter 15

Ryker

Nothing lightened the worry that tensed my shoulders as much as seeing Dace when the guard pushed open the door. The room was well hidden, the door nothing more than a wall I had passed before, ignorant to its existence. To enter, the guard ran his fingers along the dips and curves of the stone until he found something I did not see in the shadows, and pressed his finger into it.

It swung open without a sound, into a room simply decorated as another guest room. How many rooms did this castle truly hold? Would I ever know its end? A bed, a dresser, a couch and chairs for lounging, and even a fully stocked bookshelf sat inside. The only thing the room was missing was a window to let in light. Fae fire lamps were glowing in every corner, but the room still felt dark, moody even. Then there, in the middle of it all, stood Dace. His teeth raked over his nails, chewing on whatever was left.

“Oh thank the gods.” Dace rushed toward me. “You were at my side one minute, then I turned and you had gone. I was so worried you had been taken or something far worse.” Shallow wrinkles appeared in the skin around his eyes.

“I’m fine.” But the words came out strained and shaky. My hands roamed over his embroidered jacket, touching any exposed bit of skin to reassure me that he was okay. Realization hit me as the door closed and blended with the wall. Dace could have died today. We both could have died. Like a punch to the gut, it stripped me of my breath. It made nausea flood me in a dizzying current.

It no longer mattered that Dace had lied before. His few mistakes could easily be forgiven and one day forgotten. A deep thankfulness took root inside my gut. I went willingly, his arms slipping over my waist, tugging me against the warm length of his body. Every part of us aligned so well, I was certain we were designed for one another.

“I followed Torrance into the hall. I thought it may have been him,” I said quietly.

Dace pressed his eyes closed. Through his clothing I could feel his heart pounding at his rib cage, threatening to break through. “You’re too brave for your own good. But,” he breathed, “that doesn’t matter because you’re here. You’re safe. Did he try anything? You aren’t hurt?”

“I’m here. I’m safe,” I whispered, if only to calm him. Placing both my palms on his chest, I looked up at him. His blue eyes, slightly rimmed with red and full of uncapped worry, stared back. I could get lost in those eyes, drown in them like they were the crashing, relentless waves of the ocean during a storm.

“I’m so, so sorry Ryker.” He shook his head. “If today had been your last day, it would be my fault. Then I thought,” his lips tensed, “I thought about my behavior. How I let my grief overshadow me and convince me that I could keep the truth from you and that it was okay.

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