Chapter 45 : Flames and Knives

*Ember*

I fumbled around reaching for his hands, "Kieran, how do you think I felt when I saw you up in the air fighting your uncle?"

"Point taken, but I am still worried," he said.

"We are going around in circles with this discussion. For now, let’s get some sleep. If I don't rest, I won't be at my best for tomorrow," I explained.

"Can't have that," he whispered and we pulled the sheets over us, holding one another close.

"Kieran?" I asked as our breathing slowed. My eyes were drooping with sleep and exhaustion.

"Yeah?" He asked.

"You did great today. Let's not forget how you just vanquished your most formidable foe. I am proud of you," I said sincerely.

"Thank you, Ember, you’re right. He's finally gone," Kieran sighed, like it was finally hitting him that it was over. "Good night."

I answered back as I kissed him on the cheek before falling asleep, "Good night."

The next day I was able to actually take a look around the castle without feeling impending doom. W