Chapter 33
Rayna
I didn’t fall asleep so much as my body gave up.
Krayvon finished the last round of tests, peeled the crystals off my skin, and shooed me back to the suite with a list of “hydration recommendations” and a warning not to push the bond any more than necessary.
Miron walked me up, hand hovering at the small of my back like he was ready to catch me if I tipped over. We didn’t talk much. Every word felt like it would take effort I didn’t have.
“Door’s warded,” he said when we stepped into the suite. “Emberflame on the hall. Verdantflame on the vents. You’re safe.”
“You say that like you actually believe it,” I mumbled.
“I’m trying,” he said.
We stood there awkwardly for a second in the living room, caught between wanting space and not wanting it at all.
“Goodnight,” I
