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Falling in love could happen in an instant and falling out of love was also a flick of decision. As I’d bonded with my three mates, I had no room anymore for any other man.
What about Elvey? A voice insisted.
I blinked as a moment of confusion fogged my mind.
Before I’d leftPandemonium, Elvey had asked me the same,“Do you have room for one more?”
I hadn’t been able to answer him back then.
And I didn’t know how to answer it now, even though I’d pined for him, and my heart ached at his absence.
That reminded me. Where were Elvey and the others?
My anxiety spiked, and fear coursed through me. Had I lost him? Had we lost more men?
I struggled to sit up, and a cry escaped my lips at the movement, painful and pitiful. My mates fought to help me and bumped into each other with growls and snaps.
Adrian shook his head, sympathy and amusement wheeling in his eyes, which had grown cold and hard over the centuries and had just started to warm up.
I leaned against Iokul’s cool chest. “Where’s everyone?” I asked. “Did we all make it?”
Rai dropped his gaze as grief brewed in his eyes. “Chiron was killed protecting you.”
Tears stung my eyes. I really liked the healer. And Henry loved that dragon shifter. My hound must be devastated.
I touched Rai’s face. “I’m sorry.”
He grabbed my hand and leaned into it. I wanted to give all my strength to him and comfort him.
“I lost three dragons as well,” Adrian said darkly. “The rest were wounded. They’re recovering in the great hall.”
“I’ll visit them soon,” I said, swallowing hard. As war bore down on us, we were going to lose more men.
I closed my eyes for a second. When I’d lived in the jungle with my curse, no one had to die for me. Life had been miserable but simple. Now, it was just like Elvey had said—danger and death lurked at every corner. I thought that had been meant only for me, only now did I realize it meant for my mates, my friends, and my warriors because of me.
Yet I couldn’t go backwards, no matter how dark the path ahead.
To walk on that path, I had to become steel, though not without feelings.
Rai pulled me into his arms, seeing the turmoil inside me.
A second later, I pulled away. No one had mentioned about Elvey and his companion.
“Where’re Elvey and Rosalinda?” I asked, my heart stuttering.
“Elvey is with Rosalinda,” Blaze said, watching me.
My breath came in short bursts. I shouldn’t be jealous. If Elvey had feelings for Rosalinda, I should bless their togetherness and be happy for him. He and the Fae woman looked good together. They’d known each other for a long time and they fought well as a team.
He didn’t owe me anything. He’d done so much more for me than I could ever ask.
I, on the other hand, owed him a life debt.
But why did my heart still feel heavy and bleeding at the idea of Elvey with Rosalinda?
I kept my face neutral. “Are they okay?”
“The demons cleaved Rosalinda’s arm,” Adrian said. “She also has two cracked ribs. The Fae female is one of the best, toughest fighters I’ve ever met.” The admiration was unmistakable in his gruff voice. “The Fae mage is a formidable warrior as well. I’m happy you’ve garnered their support. I need to go check on Rosalinda and relieve Elvey. He’s been tending to her ever since the battle died down.” He looked at me. “None of us can regenerate while the magic is stripped off us.”
