Celeste
Darien’s arms were warm and secure around me as the horse walked through the tall grass. The gentle rhythm of the hooves was the only sound.
“I was preoccupied with Josh. I didn’t realize something was bothering you.” His voice was soft, kind. He was back in his kingdom and everyone was safe and the tension that had been locked in his shoulders for days had finally released. “How about you talk to me about it?”
I leaned back into his chest. “It’s actually a long story. Remember when I mentioned touching the sword and getting pulled into a conversation with my past selves?”
He was quiet for a beat too long. “I’m sorry. I really wasn’t paying attention then.”
“Here you are getting upset about being left out, when you don’t even know if I already told you.” I tilted my head back
