Chapter Fifteen
Torak spent another hour with his father discussing the plan to trap Tai Tek should he make a move at the dinner to assassinate members of the House of Kassis. After making plans, Torak bid his father good sleep and retired to his and River’s private quarters.
Opening the door to the bedroom, Torak walked over to the bed and gazed down at River’s sleeping form. He loved her so much it shook him to the core of his being. When he was not with her, he was always thinking of her, worrying about her, fearful of another attack that might prove successful. Twice now he had felt the overwhelming fear of losing her. He never wanted to feel that fear again.
Torak quietly pulled his clothes off and slid into bed next to River, gathering her small form against his. Burying his face
