Chapter 10
ERIK
After dozing, halfway between sleep and wakefulness for what felt like ages, I finally managed to open my eyes. I sighed deeply, contented. Marienne lay next to me, sound asleep, a warm comforting weight curled into my side.
Having her in my arms was perfect.
Just knowing that she felt the same way, after the doubt and turmoil of the last few days, was all I could ever have wished for.
As much as I wanted to stay here forever, we had to face what was coming for us. I couldn’t stand aside and let Damon’s kingdom fall because of his father’s sins.
Stavrok felt the same way.
I glanced down to find Marienne awake. Her eyes were paler than usual in the morning light. The sun made their purple depths shimmer and sparkle, like the surface of a lake. Her expression was soft,
