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Faster than before. Faster than I ever have.

I hold my mate tight, and I race toward The Dreaded One.

My gravito flickers. And disappears.

I press my hand to her throat, warm chocolate pressing against my palm as my power fails.

And we drop.

I twist, so my back is down.

Ready to break her fall as we plummet toward the forest below.

Still above the trees, I crash into something solid with my full weight.

Gold sparks dance around me at the collision, following me as I slide down the sloped side of the invisible shield.

Our hearts give a weak thump. And my gravito flickers back.

It wraps around us both. Slowing our descent. And resealing the wound on Rune’s throat.

Needing to trust my gravito, I pull my hand away from Rune’s neck and shift her so she’s cradled in my arms, twisting as the unseen slope beneath me angles straight down.

My feet land in the grass, and I stagger.

The barrier goes to the ground.

And I don’t have the power to break it.

“Druid!” I shout. As loud as I can.

But I fear it isn’t loud enough.

“S’il vous plaît.” I drop to my knees.

And I lower my eyes to Rune.

If this is it…

Lightning rolls down my cheeks.

If this is it… I will spend my final moments looking at her.

I will spend my final moments in peace.

I slump back on my heels.

It is more pleasant a passing than I ever expected for myself.

I press my lips to my mate’s forehead.

It’s so much more painful than I ever imagined.

My heart gives one faint beat.

Chapter 104

Dread