The King's Courage by Charlie Cochet

Author:Charlie Cochet [Cochet, Charlie]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: gay romance
ISBN: 978-1-64080-032-8
Publisher: Dreamspinner Press
Published: 2017-12-20T05:00:00+00:00

Chapter Six

DASHER WAS giddy. He had to remind himself over and over to behave like a grown, respectable elf, but it was hard to do when he was tucked under several fur blankets with Eirik’s arm around him as they rode in the royal sleigh. It was the biggest sleigh in the convoy—white with silver accents—and pulled by the biggest, most beautiful white draft horse Dasher had ever seen. The bells of the silver harness jingled as they rode through the expansive forests. Their sleigh was at the end of the procession so it could be properly guarded by toy soldiers. Dasher should have felt daunted by all the protection, but he didn’t. He felt safe, and knowing Eirik was safe was all that mattered to him. In truth, all he could see, and feel, was Eirik.

Neither of them had spoken of what would happen once the wedding was over, but Dasher had high hopes. He couldn’t imagine not seeing Eirik, and he hoped Eirik felt the same about him. The matter would soon have to be addressed, what with the wedding just over a week away. For now, he would enjoy every moment he had at Eirik’s side.

The forest around Jack’s vacation palace was nothing like the Enchanted Woods outside North Pole City that Dasher had steered clear of for so long. Sunlight filtered through the trees, giving everything an ethereal glow. The lush trees were covered in pristine white, and Dasher lifted his face to the sun, hearing the birds chirping cheerfully. He reveled in Eirik’s stolen kisses and wondered how he’d gotten so lucky. Eirik no longer cared who saw them. He hadn’t made any public declarations, but Dasher knew it was not his way. Showing amorous affection for Dasher in front of the world was declaration enough, and as far as Eirik was concerned, what he did in his bedchamber, and with whom, was no one’s business.

“It’s so peaceful,” Dasher said, lost in the beauty around him. “Winter has always been a part of my life, and yet it feels like I’m seeing it for the first time.”

“A new perspective.” Eirik tilted Dasher’s chin up and kissed him. It was sweet and slow. Dasher couldn’t help but release a contented sigh, making Eirik chuckle. He gazed into Dasher’s eyes and stroked his cheek. “After the wedding, I have business to attend to back home in Winter Wonderland. Perhaps you’ll… accompany me? Stay a few days?”

“In your palace? With you?”

Eirik nodded, and Dasher’s heart soared. He threw his arms around Eirik, squeezing him tight. “Yes!”

“Good.” Eirik let out a shaky laugh as if he’d been holding his breath, afraid Dasher would say no. How could Dasher deny him anything?

Soon the convoy had circled the palace grounds and emerged through the woods behind the palace, near the stables. When they arrived, the groomsmen were there to take the horses, and toy soldiers came to help Eirik and Dasher down from their sleigh. Everyone lingered to stretch their legs.

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