24 War Bound
The next morning, Dain woke up well-rested. He glanced toward the window, smiling. “Not this time sun,” he murmured. Kara still lay next to him fast asleep. Her peaceful smile brought Dain a comfort he had never felt before. He brushed her scarlet hair behind her ear and kissed her cheek. Dorian knocked and cracked the door open.
“Get up and get dressed. We’ll be leaving shortly. By the way, have you seen Kara? I can’t find her,” Dorian asked.
Dain smiled and pointed next to him.
“‘No, I’m too tired for Kara tonight.’ You said that, remember?”
“She jumped me. I couldn’t say no to her, Dorian. Look at her. She’s so damn adorable,” Dain replied, pointing toward the sleeping girl.
“Just get her up and get dressed. Meet me downstairs when you two are ready.”
Dain quietly
