Chapter 5
Time ticked by. Warden preferred action over waiting, but he had also pulled his fair share of stakeouts. While he waited for Snap’s signal to move, Warden let his mind wander, his thoughts consumed with all things Tate. He refused to dwell on the idea he might lose his lover. Would the trolls be that stupid? What sort of trouble would Tate’s loss prompt? Could the trolls even harm his beloved? That question haunted him for a few minutes, bounced around, refusing to be ignored. They were clearly capable of catching and holding Tate. How was it possible, especially with Snap practically admitting that even an elf wouldn’t be foolish enough to tussle with Tate?
And then he shifted focus. Dipping a finger under the collar of his shirt, Warden freed the necklace he wore day in and
