Levet (Guardians of Eternity #9.5)(19)

Now he realized he’d allowed fear to keep him away. Not fear of his family, although that’s what he’d always told himself, but fear of his own inadequacies.

He wouldn’t allow them to keep him away again.

Realizing that Elijah had returned Valla to his arms and was studying her with blatant lust, Levet hid a smile.

“I believe that is my cue to leave as well,” he murmured.

The two separated so Elijah could give a regal bow of his head.

“I am in your debt, gargoyle.”

Levet gave a lift of his hands. “All in a day’s work for a knight in shining armor.”

Valla stepped forward, the lingering wounds in her blue eyes replaced by a sparkle of hope.

“I hope you find who you’re searching for,” she said softly.

“Sometimes a man simply has to enjoy the chase,” he murmured, offering a low bow. “Au revoir.”

With a smile, Levet spread his wings and flew toward the stars.