Chapter 17As much as he wanted to make love with Anand, to seal their declaration of love by sharing his body, Gavril wouldn’t leave Eira while Edison was so weak. However, as they sat and ate breakfast the next morning, she patted his hand. “Edison’s already feeling much better. Thanks to you, we kept evil at bay yesterday. Now, you must go and do your own work and Anand Wraith needs to be at the mine. Mind you, Anand Wraith, when Edison returns to work, be sure not to greet him as a friend. That needs to be kept a secret between us. Now, Gavril, be sure to come here tonight, though. I don’t feel it’s safe enough for you to be alone just yet. You come, too, Anand Wraith. You can eat with us. Gavril can pick you up to save you walking up the hill. A couple of hours after you finish at the