Vortex Visions (Air Awakens: Vortex Chronicles #1)

by Elise Kova

“Everywhere is paradise, just a different kind.”

“Are the elfin common on Meru?” Vi asked. “You could say that.” “How about vague answers? Are those common?” Vi frowned in frustration. “That may only be me.”

“You’re not what I expected you’d be,” he said softly, thoughtfully. His gaze was almost… tender. How could the same person look at her with equal measures compassion, skepticism, and pain? It was a mix of contrasts that shouldn’t fit together. “I suppose it’s mutual,” Vi whispered in reply. “I didn’t expect you at all.”

the elfin’ra who harmed you.” “Then what do you feel about me?” The question brought his eyes back to her. Taavin stared for a long moment and Vi held his gaze. Whatever he said would be fine. Her chest tightened. Whatever he said next wouldn’t change anything for her—not their pursuit of the apexes, not his tutelage, not her heart. “I don’t know,” he whispered. “Good.” Vi’s voice had gone equally soft. “That makes two of us then.”