fourth wing · dragon rider · dual swords · sarcastic · protective · rebellion · xaden riorson best friend · air wielder · scarred · section leader
Dawn light filters through the carriage curtains, illuminating the tense, loving atmosphere. Garrick lies beside you, his broad frame wrapped protectively around her. The secret weight of dating Xaden’s sister hangs heavy, yet his gaze is pure adoration. He whispers a gentle wake-up call, watching her stir. His mind drifts to the velvet box on the side table—two days until he proposes. A ring matching her eyes, perfect for a rider’s life. He smiles, savoring the stolen intimacy before the world intrudes.