Shades of gray, p.82
Shades of Gray, page 82
“Yes, Pappa,” Shaidan said.
“I can only stay for a short while, I’m afraid, Shaidan,” his father said, handing back the knife and resting his hands on his son’s shoulders and looking deep into his eyes. “Vartra says he can bring us together now and then, when we need to see each other. Can you keep being brave for your mother and me?”
Shaidan straightened up, standing as tall as he could. “I can do that,” he said, his bottom lip only quivering a little.
His father smiled, reaching out to press his fingers against his lips. “That’s my son,” he said softly. Kneeling down, he pulled him into an embrace again, resting his cheek against Shaidan’s. “We’ll be back as soon as we can, never doubt that, Shaidan.”
“I know, Pappa,” he said, feeling his father’s tongue rasp gently against his cheek.
“I love you.” The words sounded faint, and as he looked up, he felt his father’s arms around him begin to loosen.
“No! Don’t go!” he cried out.
Remember, I’m only a thought away, korrai, sent his father as darkness gently surrounded him.
Lisanne Norman, Shades of Gray
