Chapter 33: Confession.

Chapter 33: Confession.

KNEELING ON PINK Nebos on the Dagerstanteen ship, Ike braided Render’s hair, winding gems in the strands.

“Thank you for doing this. I promise it’s the last time I ask.” Render was sure he could make that promise. Soon he would be with Daris, and the alien liked to braid his hair.

“I get it.” Ike laughed. “You want to look good for Daris.”

Render didn’t deny it. His fire crackled with a shy confession of his need to impress Daris. He could braid his own hair, but Render wanted to look perfect when he and Toren were presented to the next king.

“I don’t mind braiding your hair. Growing up, I never had an Albeon brother, and I like having you and Toren around. Since you’re from Albeon, it feels like we are kin somehow.” Ike finished and headed to the exit of his room on the ship.