Chapter 18When Sébastien next awoke, he felt much better. It still hurt to move, but the pain was no more than a dull ache. Something he could easily deal with. Nereus, along with a couple of Varick’s servants had bathed him and tended to his wounds. Nereus had insisted he drink a bitter-tasting potion, at the time Sébastien had protested but complied, now he was pleased he’d obeyed.
He rolled onto his side to gaze at his lover and Hallbjörn instantly opened his eyes. “You’re awake.”
“Gargoyles don’t sleep like humans. I’ve waited and watched over you all through the night.” With great care, Hallbjörn slid to blanket Sébastien with his body and sealed their lips together.
In response Sébastien clung to his lover with all his strength, wrapping his arms and legs around Hallbjörn as the k
