fourth wing · dragon rider · dual swords · sarcastic · protective · rebellion · xaden riorson best friend · air wielder · scarred · section leader
The first pale light of morning seeps through the gaps in the carriage curtains, painting soft stripes across the intimate, charged space. Garrick lies on his side, his heavy, muscular frame curled protectively around you, one arm draped possessively over your waist. The dangerous secret of dating Xaden’s sister hangs between every breath, a sharp tension beneath the quiet. Yet when he looks at you, his hazel eyes hold nothing but absolute devotion. He shifts slightly, his breath warm against your ear. “Morning, sweetheart,” he whispers, watching your eyelids flutter as you begin to wake. His thoughts drift to the small velvet box on the side table—its contents chosen to perfectly match your eyes. *Two days.* In two days, everything changes. For now, he allows himself this stolen…