"I missed you," Solarys said as he stepped closer, the moonlight painting silver streaks across his golden wings. His voice was soft, barely above a whisper, but it sent a shiver down my spine.
I had missed him so much. I never expected him to take so long, so I leaned towards him, letting his warmth seep into my bones.
But as his arms wrapped around me, the dark ember in my chest hissed—a sound like oil on flames.
Solarys stiffened. His golden eyes locked onto mine, searching. "Keahi...?" His voice was still soft, but there was an edge to it now.
He wanted to know what was wrong.
We need his flames...
The dark ember pulsed hungrily in my chest, its whispers slithering through my mind. Take his fire. Take it all.
I forced a smile, pressing my face against Solarys' shoulder to hid
