Moonbound to a Human
The contact steadied Nero in my chest as I felt him settle low with a watchful hum.
"Repeat after me."
Savannah's throat bobbed before mischief flashed behind her eyes.
"Repeat after me."
I felt Nero surge at her bratty comment. I exhaled, speaking slowly, each word deliberately chosen for weight.
"I, Savannah..."
Her eyes stayed on mine. "I, Savannah..."
"Swear," I continued, "by ash and memory..."
A flicker crossed her face, confusion, then curiosity, then she echoed, "Swear... by ash and memory...