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“Of course, that's if you're not tired.” Wolfe studied my face, his bright blue gaze trapping mine.
“I'mnottired.” I couldn't get the words out fast enough.
When the corners of his mouth curved into that dangerous smile, I felt myself drowning in him all over again.
Chapter 41
Elariya
“Where Lanterns Burn and Wishes Fly”
Igazed at the Fae prince, every part of my body enchanted by him.
His wicked smile never failed to unravel me in ways I could never imagine.
Every coherent thought scattered from my mind. Every nerve ending came alive under his gaze. Every warning I'd given myself dissolved into nothing, fading in the wind like ashes.
All I could focus on was Wolfe Nightblade standing tall and dangerous before me. With the moons silhouetting him from behind, he looked like he embodied everything wild and untamed about this world.
And he'd just offered to take me to the Luminar festival. Something that had nothing to do with the spell, the ring, or our destinies. This was just about us.
“We'll take our leave, then,” Arielle said, cutting into the silent haze that had settled between us.
I forced myself to look away from Wolfe to acknowledge her. She smiled back at me and fell in step with Garrickas he proceeded up the stairs. I didn't miss the stunned looks that passed between them. A silent conversation full of raised eyebrows and barely suppressed excitement before they disappeared inside the house.
My attention returned to Wolfe when he signaled for the elk to take their leave, too. They'd been patiently waiting for his command.
With his permission, they trotted away. I was slightly alarmed they were going because the Silvermere Hills were at least an hour away.
How would we get there?
Was he going to fly me?
I could think of nothing better than being pressed against him as he held me in the sky, but with all the fireworks going off, that could potentially be dangerous. Then again, I couldn't imagine a little thing like danger bothering Wolfe.
Wolfe's gaze shifted back to me. “Don't worry. I'm not going to take you up in the sky. I wouldn't take that risk with the fireworks.”
“Would you do it if you were by yourself?” I was simply curious.
“Yes.”
I was right.
He searched my face and grinned. “Why? Do you think I'm reckless?”
“Yes.” I borrowed his answer and spoke in the same clipped tone he'd given it.
“I will not be reckless with you.” He regarded me with a sidelong stare, then straightened. “Did you enjoy yourself at Hyxian?”
“It was phenomenal. I had such a great time.” It was hard to answer without showing the deep emotion I'd experienced fromtoday. “My classes start next week, and the archmage will be teaching me.”
Wolfe looked impressed. “Sounds like things worked out even better than I thought.”
“They did.” I smiled back at him, lacing my fingers to contain my nerves. “Arielle also gave me the tour of the Capital.”
“It's very different, isn't it?”
“It is. Nothing in the mortal Capital compares to it.”
