Vale of Dreams (Fey Academy for Spies, #2)

by C.N. Crawford

The Dream Stalker is dangerous, one of the few remaining with primal powers.”

“Oh, I’m sure it will be a complete disaster, but I don’t know how yet, and that’s always interesting.”

“Anyway, not to worry. You might loathe me, but you are mine now, and if anyone tried to burn you at the stake, I’d make them wish they were never born.”

“I’ll see you later, Talan.” When I glance back, I find his eyes locked on me. “How strange. I like the way it sounds when you say my name.”

“There’s only one woman for me, and she is a figment of my imagination, a voice in my thoughts.”

“Well, I was asleep, and I was dreaming you were a horse.” “I dread to think what you do to horses. And they say I’m depraved.”

“Nia,” he says softly. “If you want to keep your secrets, you can.” “Why?” “Because I trust you.” I blink. Strangely, my eyes are misting. “Why would you trust me?” “I don’t know. For some reason, I feel like I know you.”

My mind reels. All this time I was hearing his thoughts, I never imagined he was hearing mine, too.

“He’ll be designing your wedding dress. I can’t marry Arwenna if I’m already married.” He’s searching my face, but I’m not sure what he’s looking for. “I’m afraid we only have a few hours until we wed. Nia, this is the only way.”