The Dragon Slayer's Queen
she asked, her voice steady despite the fluttering in her chest.
Liam looked up, his honey brown eyes meeting hers. “Yeah, sure,” he replied, though his tone showed a hint of reluctance. He shifted slightly, exposing the bandages wrapped around his torso.
Zayla carefully unwrapped the cloth as she knelt beside him, revealing the angry red scars beneath. Her fingers brushed against his bronze skin, and energy coursed through her. She closed her eyes, focusing on the warmth of her magic. The healing light enveloped her hands, and she felt the wounds begin to mend under her touch.