Music of the Night: A Gothic Romance (Tower Knights) by Angela J. Ford

Author:Angela J. Ford [Ford, Angela J.]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2021-02-14T16:00:00+00:00

15

Uriah

I lay on my side, cradling her in my arms, listening to the steady rise and fall of her breathing, calm, hypnotic, and yet sleep did not come so quickly for me. Everything that had happened that evening twirled through my mind, the beauty, the magic and then, making love to her only solidified what was between us. It was unimaginable, beautiful, and I held her tighter, enjoying her warmth, the scent of her as she slept. I dared not let go, for the magic would break if I did.

She was stronger than I'd ever imagined. With the power of our voices combined, I had no doubt we'd be able to break the curse, destroy the spell. I saw the truth now, the very truth I'd been afraid of. In taking her as my student instead of destroying her, I was waking her up, causing her to thrive, just like the rose buds. Which meant there was a future to look forward to, together. After this, after she helped me, we could belong together. Aria and I.

The truth was powerful enough to make me weep, to know the pain and sorrow I’d put myself through and the stain on my soul might be forgiven was almost too much to bear. It was dark. The fire had gone out and yet I lifted my face skyward, whispering a prayer. Please. Let it be this time. Let it work.

Aria stirred in her sleep, a contented sigh leaving her lips. My body ached with the need to wake her and take her again. To see the bliss on her face, to hear her cry as I brought her to climax again and again. Now the fates did not frown or laugh at me, I knew she had caught my eye for a reason, because we belonged together. Even our hopes and desires for the future were the same. She wanted to sing, to travel, to leave High Tower, just as I did.

Still, a cloud of melancholy marred the perfection of the night. The next month would be fragile. She still knew nothing, and I wasn't sure if I should explain my plan to her or leave her in the dark. It was dangerous and if he found out, what would he do to me, to her, to us? A fierce inclination to protect her threatened to choke me, but I could not keep her prisoner under lock and key. Her freedom was too important to her, and there was a chance she'd sing and he'd suspect nothing at all. Still, I had to plan for any obstacle, and most importantly, I needed to protect her.

An idea brightened my thoughts, and I cursed myself for not thinking of it sooner. Before the mine was closed, treasure was found, treasure I could imbue with magic. While I was unsure a spell of protection would work, I could try.

Closing my eyes, I leaned into her silk soft hair and breathed in her essence. Running my hand down her curves I reminded myself, once I enacted my plan and it was all over, we'd belong together.

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