Through a Somber Sky: Enchantress Awakens Book Two by Kristen R. Moore

Author:Kristen R. Moore [Moore, Kristen R.]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Hollow Valley Press
Published: 2024-10-08T00:00:00+00:00

Thirty

Samaria

“You couldn’t help yourself, could you?” I apply a bit more of the salve that Tallulah made onto Jarek’s cheekbone and across his nose. He has a split down his lip, but with the yarrow paste, it’s already beginning to heal.

“He needed an outlet.” Jarek shrugs, but there’s a million more questions dancing in his eyes. “You need one too.” He attempts to wink, but with his swollen eye, it looks more like a bug has flown into it.

Laughing, I place the cream onto the small bedside table. “Now? Really?”

Jarek laughs then groans as he coddles his bruised stomach.

“Nothing stops you does it?”

“Nothing,” he says through another chuckle. He readjusts, moving onto his side and gestures for me to join him. “Since we can’t do that, keep me company instead? Talk to me.”

“About which thing?” I hesitate. We haven’t talked about him leaving or what that means for us, and every time I look at him it’s a reminder. A reminder that he’ll be gone and I’ll be here.

“Sorin, Galen,” Jarek says. “Us.” He reaches for my hand, but I move it to my lap. “Take your pick.”

“No, I don’t want to discuss any of that.” For so long I’ve been the bright and cheery Samaria. Keeping her anxious thoughts and worries locked tightly in a box so as to not burden others with it. I’ve always been better at delving out advice than I have been taking it and so, no. I don’t want to talk to Jarek about any of it. “I need to meet with Elora soon. She thinks she’s ready for the Ceremony.”

Jarek’s non-swollen eye goes wide, but when he goes to sit up, he winces.

“Rest, you silly man.” I lean over and kiss him lightly on the forehead. “The next time I see you, perhaps I’ll be a changed woman.”

“I hope that’s not true.” Jarek says behind me. “I love you just the way you are, Sam.”

My throat constricts and as much as I want to, I say nothing as I leave the room.

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