INVOCATION: Soul Scribe Trilogy, Book Two (The Soul Scribe Trilogy 2) by Tera Lyn Cortez

Author:Tera Lyn Cortez [Cortez, Tera Lyn]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2019-08-28T16:00:00+00:00

Chapter Twelve

We were still in the dining hall when Xavier returned from escorting our guests to the edge of the wards. I had planted myself in one of the seats at the giant table, my head propped up in my hand. I couldn’t remember the last time I got a full night’s sleep, or even a few uninterrupted hours, and in spite of my body’s increasing ability to heal itself, I still needed rest.

Xavier took one look at me and told me to take my pick of any of the rooms off the landing upstairs. “They've all been prepped for guests, just in case, so get a few hours of sleep. One of us can always get you if we need to.”

A wan smile was my only response as I attempted to stand. It seems sitting down hadn't been my best choice. Maybe I could just sleep right here at the table with my head cushioned on my arms like I used to do when I was a child.

Taryk came to my rescue, tugging me up and sweeping me into his arms. “Let's go, princess. You need some real sleep.”

For once, he wouldn't hear any arguments from me. I just snuggled into his arms, and let my feelings cross through our bond.

“Do you have a preference for which room you're in?”

I simply shook my head, and he nudged open the first door we came to. It had to have belonged to one of Xavier's sisters, done up in shimmering cream and gold. The canopy bed was beautiful, and Taryk eased me down onto the mattress. As I lay back, he removed my boots, setting them beside the bed, and I sighed with pleasure as he rubbed my feet briefly.

The sheets were satiny and softer than I'd ever felt. The mattress was soft as a cloud, yet supportive at the same time. I foresaw some restful sleep in my very near future. Finishing with my feet, he tucked me in, and remained perched on the edge of the bed holding my hand.

“How are you holding up?” he asked me.

I could barely nod as my eyelids were already on their way down. “I'm doing all right. I try not to think too hard about any one thing, and just keep putting one foot in front of the other. I can't wait till we have a chance to relax.”

“When this is all over, I will take you on a vacation. To any realm you want to visit.”

That got my attention, and I peeked out from beneath my sleepy eyelashes. “All of them. I want to see them all. And meet your family.”

His eyebrows rose in surprise. “My family, huh? I think that can be arranged. They're all dying to meet you.”

I opened my mouth to answer, but the only thing that came out was a yawn.

“Sleep,” he whispered. “I'll stay with you until you are out.”

My brain warred with my heart for a moment, but my heart won out. “Stay, please.” I scooted farther onto the bed.

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