Page 97 of The Savage Vow
“Nargol!”
She turned just in time for Orlena to crash into her. She wrapped her arms around her mate instantly. Her grip was tight, and she buried her face into her hair.
“You were supposed to run.” Nargol lifted her head. She couldn’t help the growl that ripped from her. Even though she was relieved Orlena was unharmed, she had defied her.
Orlena pulled back and tilted her chin.
“Why, when I could help?” she asked.
Nargol took in the bow still clutched in her hands. A slow smile stretched her lips. She leaned down and kissed her hard. Orlena leaned into her, returning the kiss with the same fury that burned inside Nargol.
Someone cleared their throat loudly.
Nargol pulled back with a grin and turned to see her father and sister staring at her and Orlena. She had thought theirintroductions would come at a later time once she was back home, but it would appear it was happening now. She was proud to introduce her mate to her family. She knew her family would accept Orlena without a doubt. They would never question fate when it came to mates. She drew Orlena forward.
“This is Orlena Blackwell,” she announced. She glanced down at Orlena, her smile widening. “My mate.”
Orlena smiled shyly. She dipped down in a formal curtsy to Tulak.
“It is an honor to meet you, sir.” When she stood to her full height, her smile slowly disappeared as something in the distance gained her attention. She lifted a hand and pointed over Tulak’s shoulder. “Is that Rujin?”
Every head turned in the direction she pointed. On the distant ridge, miles away, beyond the village stood four massive trolls mounted on hulking beasts.
There was no telling how long they had been there.
They turned around and rode away.
“After them!” Tulak shouted.
The chieftain barked orders as warriors raced to their mounts. They climbed into their saddles and gave chase.
Tulak faced Nargol. “It is time for you to go home. Your mission is done. I expect a complete report once I join you.”
“Ranhos, I want to continue here?—”
Tulak stepped closer. His eyes narrowed on her. Even at her height, she had to tilt her head back to meet his hard gaze.
“Get your mate home. I will handle Rujin. That is an order from your chieftain.” His voice hardened. He rested a large hand on her shoulder. “And from your father.”
Nargol held his gaze. He gave her a tight squeeze then released her. She nodded and stepped back. He swung around and strode away with Magoza at his side. As much as sheyearned to be with them, she knew what she had to do. She turned to Orlena and brushed her hair from her face.
“Come. Let us go home,” she said softly.
“Home? Where is that?” Orlena blinked.
Nargol smiled at her. Even though they were in a battlefield with bodies strewn everywhere and surrounded by warriors who stayed behind to ensure order had been established, they might as well have been alone underneath the twin suns beaming down on them.
All Nargol saw was her mate.
“Udenia.” Nargol took her hand in hers and brought it up to her lips. “It is time for you to leave this place.”
She had made her a promise.
She would free her and take her anywhere she wanted.
Starting with Udenia.
Their home.
