Book 1: Chapter 43

"Gaelen?" I say shyly. I hope he is sleepy enough that he will just say yes to my request.

"Yeah, Baby?" He responds sleepily. His voice is almost a whisper.

"I want to do something for you, but I need your permission and I'm afraid you'll say no." I try to sound casual and calm.

The light of the moon shining through the window is the only light allowing me to see his reaction. He opens his eye