Snow Dragon by Bianca D'Arc

Author:Bianca D'Arc [D'Arc, Bianca]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: epic fantasy romance
Publisher: Bianca D'Arc
Published: 2021-09-21T00:00:00+00:00

CHAPTER TWELVE

Shilayla and Zallra were lazing around the campfire one of them must have lit when Luc and Lilly returned to camp. He had set the logs and kindling in the circle of stones other travelers had conveniently left, but had not kindled a flame, preferring to clean up first and knowing he could not leave a fire unattended. The dragons had taken care of lighting it, and both were in a semi-conscious state after having eaten their fill of whatever game they’d been able to catch. Shilayla’s rounded stomach proved she had eaten well.

Luc let her be, knowing his heartmate often slept after ingesting a big meal. He would stand watch while the two dragons rested.

Used to standing watch alone while Shilayla slept when they were on duty, Luc was delighted by the fact that Lilly sat up with him, sharing quiet conversation around the campfire. She told him more about her family’s trip to the sea when she was a child, and the wonders that could be found in or near the ocean. He told her about life under the Veil and the various festivals they celebrated. He also talked of his expected elevation to guard, which both he and Shilayla were anticipating with eagerness. Though, he admitted to her, now that he’d traveled more widely, he would miss the freedom of being a scout.

The Guard trained constantly but were called into action only rarely. The Scouts had much more freedom to pass beneath the Veil and fly free in the outer lands.

They passed the time until Zallra woke and told them to get some sleep. She would stand watch ‘til morning. Now that they were nearing more populated lands, they would have to be more wary.

Lilly curled up immediately, and Luc sought his own bedroll, set apart from hers around the fire, as they had been from the beginning of this journey. It would be a bit complicated, not to mention taking a bit of time, to change the sleeping arrangements now, and he didn’t want to presume. He felt things for her. He had been scared out of his wits when he saw her floundering—as he had believed at the time—out in that deep water.

He just wasn’t sure if she wanted him to stake some kind of public claim. He still wasn’t confident there could be any sort of future for them. He didn’t want to presume that she was thinking about spending more time with him once this journey was over.

There was no question they were great together…physically…but there were a lot of things to work out before he would make a public claim. For one, he had to be sure of her thoughts on the matter. They hadn’t spoken much about feelings and the future, even though they’d had good camaraderie as they sat watch by the fire.

He liked being with her. Just talking or sitting quietly…and especially making love. He’d never had a partner who satisfied him so thoroughly and made him yearn for more.

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