THE BOND THAT EXPLODED into being between us had nothing of duty about it. It was all heat and persimmon and joy.
The kiss that came afterward was a promise of everything I’d never dared dream about. I only realized I’d started climbing up Rune’s body in search of that everything when Ryder admonished us. “Get a room.”
I blinked, astonished to find drizzling rain and shifters and fae and children still there around us. Rune, on the other hand, smiled as warm as the sun coming out. “I think I will. Can I borrow your bike?”
This time, Ryder’s punch was joyous. “I thought you’d never ask.”
Accepting the keys from his friend, Rune pulled on gloves and kicked the engine into roaring life. I hopped up behind and grabbed hold as he asked: “Where to?”
“Pack central.”
The destination might ha
