Chapter Twenty Eight

RPOV

Songs: Shrike by Hozier, Sea of Love by Cat Power, Show Me Love by Hundred Waters

I walked into Dimitri's tent to find him lounging on his bed with a book in his hand. His other arm was draped behind him, propping up his head. He looked completely relaxed as he poured over the pages in front of him. It baffled me how something as monotonous as reading could bring this giant warrior to a state of contentment. As much as I loved giving him shit about it, a couple weeks ago I had decided to show him the castle library where he was welcome to replenish his collection. An enraptured stare formed on his face as he scanned the book-lined walls, and I decided I loved that look on his face even more than teasing him.

Daisy perked up from the end of the bed and hopped over to me as I moved further in. Dimitri's eyes peered at me over the edge of his novel and I leaned down to stroke Daisy's back.

"So," he sat up a little straighter and placed his book down beside him. "How'd it go?"

I look