Chapter 121

SIAN GAVE NESHA A FISHY look at his line "in the trees" and Daron winked at his friend.

'It'll be fun to surprise her.'

'Make sure you memorize it well; I'll want to see it on the way back.'

'You aren't staying to see yourself?'

Nesha gave him a small nudge. 'No, you two will want alone time, I know I do. I'm going to hunt in the mountains for three days. I'm tired of the domestic lifestyle.'

'Fly safe, friend.'

'Always.'

Daron unfastened the saddle, leaving Nesha wearing just the leather harness that crisscrossed his broad back and the man stood back when the griffon launched off the platform, swooping through the forest before disappearing up into the canopy.

Sian watched wide-eyed. 'Why is he going?'

Daron glanced at her. 'Did he say goodbye?'

'Yes, but why?'

'He just wants some alone time. Griffons are more solitary than people realize and living with four others in close quarters can be tiring. They love to hunt in the mountains, and that's what Nesha will do. He'll com