The Reaper (Lady of Darkness, #4.5)

by Melissa K. Roehrich

“A dreamer’s lie is that all nightmares have an end.” Another strangled cry. “The truth is, some nightmares go on forever, and yours is just beginning.”

“Promise me you will move on from this nightmare.” “Some nightmares never end,” he murmured through his tears. “Yours will,” she countered gently. “If you let it. Promise me you won’t be alone anymore, Rayner.” “I promise, Aravis,” he whispered. “I promise.”

“Do you know what a dreamer’s lie is?” he asked, picking up his cards. “Do tell,” Cyrus murmured. “That all nightmares have an end. Some never do. I didn’t know if mine ever would,” Rayner replied, tossing coin onto the table to place his bet. “And now?” Cyrus asked, refilling his drink. “Depends on the day,” Rayner answered truthfully. Cyrus snickered, toasting him with his glass. “I hear that.”