CHAPTER FIFTEEN
ASHLYN
Iwasn’t in control of anything. “That’s not what I meant.”
Only it was.
Something didn’t feel right. Maybe it was only my fear.
He sat there with me as if I hadn’t just taken something they found sacred.
“Why are you being so nice to me?” I couldn’t handle it. I certainly didn’t deserve it.
His eyes narrowed as he pulled himself upright. “Have you not seen how deeply I care for you?”
“You shouldn’t.” I couldn’t handle it.
“Tell me why I shouldn’t?” His voice grew softer.
I couldn’t.
“What were you going to tell me last night?” he asked.
“What I was going to tell you doesn’t matter, Fyn. I was drunk.” And had already said way too much. “I took from your stars.”
“I don’t care what you took,” he said.
“The things I say to you…”
A smile flashed on his face before it faded. “I expect nothing less from you.” His certainty was too much for me to handle.
“I’m sorry.” When I turned away from him, I closed my eyes. “I’m just so tired—too tired.” There was no knowing what would happen next, but I knew I couldn’t stay.
“Rest. There is nothing else we can know until the other healer arrives.”
When I awoke, a fae with grey-streaked raven curls hovered over me.
I jolted upright.
“It’s okay,” Wren said as she laid her hand on mine. “This is Lena. She’s a healer too.”
“Where is Fyn?” I searched the room for him, but only the two healers sat beside me.
“Your escort to Estlen arrived, Your Highness. He needed to set up lodging for them while they wait.” Wren looked to Lena.
“Why would they wait?” My heart thundered loudly as I realized how dark the space was.
“You’ve been asleep most of the day,” Wren said. “It is nearly nightfall.”
“No, that’s not possible.” Another wave of dizziness struck me when I sat up too fast.
Lena ran her fingers over my forehead. Her hands were so close she could have touched me, but she was careful notto. “It is very odd.”
“That’s what I thought too,” Wren said. “There are traces of starlight in your eyes—almost like…”
“The fae.” Their eyes all glowed even in the dimmest light. “What will happen to me?”
“The stars will decide your fate,” Wren said.
