The Edge of it All by Jessica Grayson

Author:Jessica Grayson [Grayson, Jessica]
Language: eng
Format: epub
ISBN: 9781642530117
Publisher: Purple Fall Publishing
Published: 2020-03-23T16:00:00+00:00

After trying once again to contact Rowan and Tr'lani, I get no answer. I suspect Talel has somehow jammed station communications while he searches for us. Surely Rowan got my message and understands why we're not there. That he'll wait for us, I have no doubt, but I do not want him to worry.

Turning to Liana, I place my hands on her shoulders. "Do you remember the way back to the glider?"

"Yes."

"You must go. I will follow as soon as I can."

She shakes her head. "No. I won't leave you."

"You must."

"No."

I take both her hands in mine and lean forward to gently press my forehead to hers. Closing my eyes, I draw in a deep breath. "You have to. We are more likely to be caught if we travel together back to the ship." I open my eyes to find concerned-filled green ones staring deep into mine. "Please do not be so stubborn," I whisper. "You know I am right."

Grex and the Mosauran shopkeeper watch us closely, but I do my best to ignore their curious stares.

I wrap my arms tightly around her, running my hands over her long, silken hair as I hold her against my chest. "You are my heart, Liana. If you travel with me, they will find you for sure. They are looking for the two of us together." Placing two fingers beneath her chin, I tip her head up to mine. "Besides." I give her a teasing grin. "I am a big, strong Mosauran warrior. I will be fine."

Despite the worried look in her eyes, a nervous laugh escapes her. "I can't believe you're joking at a time like this."

I'm worried too, but I do my best to smile. I meet her eyes evenly. "You are as fierce as a Mosauran warrior, and I do not doubt your ability to make it back to the glider without difficulty. Trust that I am capable of the same, and we will be reunited shortly."

Her gaze holds mine as a small smile curves her mouth. Stretching up on her toes, she presses her soft lips to my own once more. She feels so perfect in my arms, I'm reluctant to release her.

She cups my cheek. "Be careful, my love."

"I will."

When she pulls away, I struggle against the want to gather her back in my arms. I don't want her to leave. She's so concerned for me when she is the one who is truly in danger. If she is caught... I shudder inwardly at the memory of her going still beneath Talel's hand as he violated her mind in the R'ugol.

The shopkeeper steps forward, holding out a cloak. "Wear this."

She drapes it around her shoulders, tying it firmly in place before pulling the hood over her head. She gives him a warm smile. "Thank you for your kindness. I will not forget it."

He bows low before her. "Ashaya are sacred in our culture—a blessing from the Creator. It is my honor to help you in any way I can.

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