LUCA'S POVThe night before, I held him like there was no tomorrow, funny how that worked out.Rafe's arms were wrapped around me, his chest warm against my back, his breath soft and steady against my neck when I woke up few hours later.The cabin was dark, quiet and ours. For a few hours, the world outside didn't exist. No visions. No whispers. No face in the dark with my eyes. Just him. Just us."I love you." He'd murmured, half asleep. I'd turned in his arms, pressed my forehead to his. "I know."He'd smiled, that stupid smile that made my heart do things I couldn't name. "Good. Just checking." I kissed him. Slow and soft like we had all the time in the world.The battle bell rang out before dawn, but the sound this time was different it was deep, rumbling, like the earth itself was screaming. It shook the cabin, rattled the windows, sent dust falling from the rafters.Rafe was on his feet before I opened my eyes. Already dressed, moving, and shouting."Luca! NOW!” He yelled and I
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