Chapter 192: Part 5

Only a few rays of the sun remained, the orange and yellow hues casting peaceful radiance over the trees. Dmitri stood with Nikka and The Kodiak.

He turned away from them when he spoke. "We travel to Cheri's territory tomorrow and fly out from there. Everyone will go."

Nikka took his hand trying to comfort him. He squeezed her fingers gently, loving her, and knowing his gift could kill her.

He pulled her close. "I need to do this and both of you must be prepared to stop me."

She didn't understand. He sensed her confusion. It was impossible not to kiss her. He lowered his head, breathing in her scent before their lips met - she tasted like the sweetest honey. Pulling away, he peered over her shoulder at his friend, surprised that The Kodiak didn't grumble over the passionate display. But the intense dark eyes looked back at him understanding what he was about to do.