Morning sunlight streamed into the bedchamber. Bae was still asleep, curled up against Armel. His eyes were open as he watched her sleep. He moved a lock of hair out of her eyes, careful not to wake her. She was stunning. There were so many things he wanted to tell her but words felt completely beyond him. He couldn't put his feelings into words. Even with her asleep, magic rippled between them, beckoning him to hold her closer.

He wished more than anything that they could stay there, ...