CHAPTER TWENTY
Dax could hardly summon the strength to rise and take his leave. Jane had fallen asleep in his arms. She felt so right, like the other piece of his soul. But if Dax didn’t go, he knew Ramos would force the issue. If not him, more would come. The council would not be ignored.
He had to turn away as he slowly stood and made his walk of shame out of her life. One look and he’d lose his will entirely.
His heavy heart ached as he whispered his goodbye. Jane was the thread that had completed the pattern of his heart, and each step he took unraveled him.
The moon peeked through the haze of volcanic smoke still clinging to the island. A good night for flying undetected. As promised Dax shifted into his true form and stepped out onto the secluded beach. He spotted Ramos, the Drak
