Chapter 500

"Keep dreaming," Kaelen rolled his eyes at him, then took Vespera's hand. "Let's go."

'Give this guy an inch and he wants the whole damn world,' Kaelen thought, exasperated.

Gael snickered, but the laugh instantly turned into a rough coughing fit.

Vespera steadied him, her voice soft as she asked, "You okay?"

"I'm good," he said, brushing her off once he'd gotten his breath back.

Vespera hesitated