Protector of the Flight by Robin D. Owens

Author:Robin D. Owens
Language: eng
Format: epub, mobi
Publisher: Luna Books

Calli entered their home. Marrec stared at it, disconcerted. A large three-story mansion of gray stone, it was far beyond what he’d ever aspired to and he wondered if he’d ever feel comfortable in it. He snorted. He’d feel more at home in the three-room shed off the stable that was the size of the cottage he grew up in.

But only he and she were here from the Castle. It was safe, and that was the most important thing.

Squaring his shoulders, he walked through the door with a trace of swagger that he borrowed from Bastien. He wouldn’t let the imposing house erode his self-confidence. This was his home. If he hadn’t been worthy of this place, Thunder wouldn’t have pushed Calli and him to choose it. Those words came far too often to his mind. He’d soon have to shake off this doubt or others would see it. That could erode the respect he’d garnered just from being Pairbonded with Calli. He was a good Chevalier, now he needed to become a great Chevalier. Clenching his jaw, he vowed to be up to the task.

This time the door opened smoothly on oiled hinges. The entry hall was clean, though some of the stone squares making up the floor showed scars and pits. The wide stone banister was equally worn.

But the floor and banister were polished, the walls painted a soft cream color. He’d wanted whitewash, just to show how pristine his home was, no more living with stains. Calli had been right, there, too, the creamy color made the place more welcoming. The scent of mildew had been replaced by the aroma of fresh herbs.

Calli stood in the center of the hallway, hands on hips, turning around. He studied her aura, her stance, listened carefully to her Song that always murmured in his heart. She’d set the memories of the battle aside. He had no doubt they’d return, perhaps in nightmares as his did occasionally, but for now she was focused on the house. Their home.

The faint footfalls of a maid came from the second floor and Marrec frowned. He’d forgotten that they needed new rugs. Something to discuss with Calli. He’d begun to like their talk almost as much as their sex.

“Gina’s freshening up the bedroom for us,” Calli said, rolling her shoulders. “I’d love a bath.”

He sighed. This manor, like many others, had been built on land with natural hot springs. To Calli’s delight, a fussy glass house enclosed the bathing pool, which was surrounded by rough granite rock with green and orange lichen growing on it, like it was outdoors. Marrec suspected that this room itself would have sold her on the place. They’d ordered new panes to replace cracked and broken ones, and Marrec was glad it was summer.

“I’m sure that the shower in our suite has been repaired,” he said. “Bath.”

“Since it’s just the two of us.”

She flushed a little, and that was as fascinating as usual. “Yes. Since it’s just the two of us.

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