Chapter 28
The memory of the dagger in his heart made Asahi rub the aching spot. Fortunately for him, the magic that had killed the invasive alien had healed him. Aminta withdrew to the back of his mind once he had recovered his wits after being on the edge of death. Asahi only felt her through his subconscious now. There was a force pulling him away from the cliff, and he followed it, trusting that Aminta would not lead him astray.
“You were the one who told me to stab you,” Mr. Gryphon growled when he noticed Asahi touching his former stab wound.
Asahi fought to keep from grinning at the irritated, defensive tone in the Gryphon’s voice. If he didn’t know better, he would have thought the animated dagger cared about him.
“I didn’t say stab me. If it helps soothe your mind, I am gratef
