The massive wing completely enveloped my much smaller frame, making me look even more delicate in comparison to him. The soft down on the inner side of his wing brushed against my cheek, tickling slightly. Instinctively, I tilted my head toward Ryn's chest—only to find my lips brushing against it as he moved.
His entire body flinched.
At the time, I had no idea that covering a weak, small creature like me with their wing was a powerful, intimate gesture for an eagle—a gesture that stirred their deepest instincts to protect and possess. Typically, they would only do this for their mate or offspring.
Thump-thump-thump. I could hear Ryn's heartbeat growing faster. For some reason, I felt a little lightheaded, too. Maybe it was just too stuffy under the wing?
I pushed against it gently. “U
