The Price of Taking HimRowan’s POVBy sunrise, the palace was silent. Too silent. I sat beside the window with my son sleeping in my chest. Kael stood nearby, speaking in low voice with Garrick. “Nightfang has withdrawn.”“For now?” Kael asked. Garrick nodded.“They're regrouping.” Kael looked at me.“Damon?” He asked. “He's gone.” Kael looked afraid. I looked down at our son. “He said he'd come back.”“He will.”I looked up. “You sound certain.”“I know Damon.”I lowered my voice. “So do I.” Kael walked over and sat beside me. For several seconds, neither of us spoke. Then he reached for our son's tiny hand. “He scared me last night.”I smiled. “You?”“Yes.”“You looked fearless.”“I wasn't.”I looked at him. Kael met my eyes. “When Damon reached for him, I thought I was going to lose everything.” I placed my hand over his. “Thank the gods, you didn't.”He leaned closer. “Because you stayed.”“I always will.” He kissed me softly. Our son stirred between us. Kael smiled. “He has terr
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