When the Moon Hatched (Moonfall, #1)

by Sarah A. Parker

“I will have everything arranged for your departure once Líri is healed, and will do everything in my power to keep Rekk in Dhomm until the dae after you leave the city.” A wrestle of words dies on my tongue as a warm sprout of knowledge nestles between my ribs. He’s letting me go rather than clipping my wings and telling me all the valid reasons why I shouldn’t do this. Rather than telling me we’re yet to have our conversation or demand he come with me to assure I don’t remove him from my mind. Rather than shackle me in any way, shape, or form . . . he’s blowing me back to the wind. My chest becomes heavy with the weight of a realization too multifaceted for me to ponder right now—with itchy feet and a whirring mind and bloodlust nipping at the tips of my fingers. I can understand why Elluin loved this male with her entire heart . . . He threads his hand around the small of my back, tucking me into his chest, warm lips brushing against my temple. “Come back to me, Raeve. To us.” Then he’s gone.