Chapter 10
Felix shivered, and Kirk wrapped the blanket tighter around them. The rain had stopped, and they were sitting on one of the cushions from the patio looking out over the nine stones in the mourning corner of the garden. The sky was getting pink on the horizon and the first tweets of the day sounded from the forest.
Kirk kissed his temple and pulled him closer. The heat of him trickled over to Felix, and he rested his head against his shoulder.
Felix jumped when the soil broke, and a hand emerged. Kirk tightened his hold around him, and Felix held his breath.
Out came a man Felix vaguely remembered seeing when they’d picked up the food at Sofia’s. His skin was smeared with dirt, and his hair clung to his skull.
“Kirk.” The growly voice had Felix tensing.
“Get out of here, Ra
