The Quiet Flame (The Oathfire Saga #1)

Chapter 16

I closed the book with trembling fingers and tucked it beneath my cloak. Across the clearing, Erindor turned slightly, enough for me to realize he’d heard the parchment shift. He didn’t speak. Neither did I.

But I sensed a companionship between us.

Tired, and still breathing.

I decided that tonight was enough.

My eyes finally closed.