Dawn barely lit the eastern sky with a hint of rose-gray light when Clay felt Aron stir. He waited a few seconds, warm and secure in the elf’s embrace while he came fully awake.
::Greetings of the day.::
::And to you, my partner.::
Aron sat up with a lithe twist. “I think we should be going. I do not sense any danger nearby, but something tells me we need to move along, return to the base camp and learn how your soldiers and the rest of our folk fare.”
Although he did not have as strong a hunch as Aron apparently did, Clay readily agreed. Sending out a telepathic probe, he sought contact with Alex and Manuel and some others of his chosen team. Although he did not touch any hint of distress or fear, there was a subtle disquiet shimmering in the air. Doubtless, Aron’s impressions were ri
