Winter

I downed another whiskey, wearing out the carpet as I paced, waiting for Fagua. We had agreed that she wasn't to go out alone, but here we were again, not knowing where the hell she was. And Husk was back in the hospital, having passed out at the top of the stairs. He was damn lucky he didn't break his neck. But I guess he's too thick-skinned for that.

As soon as she got back, I was going to rip into her. Never let her set foot outside alone again. Her father could've had her taken.

I slammed the glass down on the bar and it shattered.

"Fuck," I roared.

Sky was out there looking for her since he could fly, while I was stuck inside waiting for her to return.

When the doorknob turned, my heart stopped.

Was it her?

She pushed into the penthouse and I stalked over to her.

One look from her and I drew her into my arms.

"Don't fucking do that again." I kissed the top of her head. "Don't you ever do that again."

She was trembling. "I had somewhere I needed to go. And I had to go alone."

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