CHAPTER 9 Rune had convinced Kerrick to lay down when they had arrived at the king’s home. He was saddened when Dain had left them before the council had finished talking with them, but with everything that had been said and all the discoveries Dain had made in such a short time, Rune figured the man deserved some time and space. "Hey, stop worrying and come over here," Kerrick said, pulling back the covers. Rune only hesitated because it was so hard to be near one of his mates and not take things further than any of them were ready to go. Having held in his urges for so long had his insides fluttering with need and want. "Rune, I know why you hesitate, but know that nothing will happen until our other mate is ready to make our mating complete," Kerrick replied. Slowly Rune made his