MATES: REMNANTS OF A BETRAYED BOND
The dashing wind ripped at my arms, threatening to throw me off course.
My fingertips neared the heat of the spark, but not close enough.
Dammit. My heart jolted. Come on, Raina, do better than that.
I rotated quickly, holding my breath, and lunged again.
“Yaah!” I stretched and reached, this time with a scream from the gut, letting out all my desperation…
And bingo!
Yes. I got it. I breathe out in relief. Thank goddess.
The warmth of Valen’s flame burned into my palm like sunlight through ice. The bond reacted, tugging and fluttering in my chest. Intense sparks engulfed me, skittering all over my skin, strengthening my hope.