ELIA
Elia came awake at some point, just for a moment, because Reth pulled her closer. And even as adrenalin shot through her body, when she felt his warmth, his solid bulk behind her, her breath came easier and she sank back into the dream, taking him with her…
In the dream she was still sitting in bed, her stomach a wide, hard ball in front of her. But she didn't feel weak. She didn't feel afraid. She was certain.
She sat in the furs, waiting for Reth to give her his attention. He stood next to the closet, putting on his clothes for the day and distracted.
"Reth?"
"Hmmmm?" he was choosing whether to wear his vest to the elder's meeting or not.
"Reth, I need to tell you something important."
He dropped the vest then and turned to look at her, his brows high and gaze questioning.
"What it is?"
