Valek coalesced from the shadows and wrapped me in his long lean arms. I soaked in his musky smell, listening to his heart beat. Strong and steady. No indication that he had been sneaking around.
Maria V. SnyderOne, and two, and three, four, five. Keep fighting like this and you will die," Janco sang.
Maria V. SnyderEveryone grieves in different ways. For some, it could take longer or shorter. I do know it never disappears. An ember still smolders inside me. Most days, I donโt notice it, but, out of the blue, itโll flare to life.
Maria V. SnyderBefore Kiki and I headed toward the Keep, I thanked my friends. โFor what? We didnโt do anything,โ Janco grumbled. โFor caring enough to follow my guards. And the next time, I might need the help.โ โThere better not be a next time,โ Ari said, giving me a stern look. โHow touching,โ Janco said, pretending to wipe his eyes. โGet going, Yelena. I donโt want you to see me cry.โ He faked a sniffle. โIโm sure your ego can handle it,โ I said. โOr will you need to beat up some trainees to feel like a man again?โ โVery funny,โ he said.
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