Page 110 of Trust the Fall

“How the hell did you get that?”

“I have my ways.” He grins. “Thought you’d want this for the battle ahead.”

I reach for her like a kid reaching for their new favorite toy. Solis and I have fought many battles together, and she’s never let me down. I didn’t even realize how much I needed her until this moment.

My hands wrap around the hilt and warmth spreads up my arms and over my shoulders.

“Let’s get you back there,” he says, grabbing my free hand and squeezing.

He’ll never know how much this means to me. Whoever ends up with River down the road is a lucky girl.

“It’s time. Round up the troops, Camille.”