Waking up roughly before dawn, I glanced to find Penryn still next to me.
My wing laid limply over us, folding it away I ran my hand along Penryn's cheek. Her skin was soft and cool, and I still remembered when she had kissed me the first time. Shutting out the memory, I listened for anything lurking in the shadowy light before dawn.
Concluding it was safe, I pushed the midnight hair away from Penryn's sleeping face. Smiling to myself at how innocent she looked. She took in a shaky breath and suddenly kicked me in the leg. Looking at her in surprise, she started whimpering. Another nightmare.
Wrapping my limbs around her so she would keep still, I lowered my lips to her ear. "Shh, it's okay. I'm right here, I'm right here" I whispered the things I had told her when she was lying on the basement floor. "Raffe?" Penryn mumbled half awake, "it's me… go to sleep, it's okay" I encouraged her. She didn't need much convincing, sitting up slightly, I looked around. Why did Penryn not have my sword? I looked at her, I hadn't noticed the first time, but now I was highly aware my sword wasn't with her.
Taking calming breaths, I laid back down next to her. I was worried about my sword, but it's not like someone could have taken her. I was also more worried about Penryn, I had declared the night before I was in love with her… I was going to be at her side almost every minute so no demons got her.
Lying awake and listening for any out of place squeak of the floor boards or something. I also listened to Penryn's deep breaths while she slept, pulling her close to me. I wasn't going to let anything drag her into hell, she was mine. And I let my mind wander.
I couldn't believe Penryn was best friends with the dorky blonde Sam, sweet, blonde Lisa and the spiked brown haired Lou. They were unlike any kind of friends I saw her with. I had always imaged Penryn hanging out with the guys, and an occasion girl weekend now and again.
Not the three she had, they were all so different from each other.
Sam was understanding and protective.
Lisa had to know everything and kept Penryn inline.
Then Lou was teasing and encouraged wild behavior.
While Penryn was strong and let them do their own thing.
They were all so different, but in a way completed each other, giving my head a small shake I waited quietly for the sun to rise.
