Book 5: Chapter 30

Nina

I wait as everyone gets themselves prepared to leave. I approach the tree Reaper is in to see the she-bird has warmed up to him. She nuzzles her beak into the feathers on his chest, preening them.

“Congratulations, Reaper, I see Alec's advice helped,” I mind-link and smile.

“Thanks, but Alec's advice wasn't working. She has been quite stubborn,” He mind-links.

“Then how?”

“Not even an hour ago, she was being attacked by a large eagle trying to kill her and take over her territory. He had her by the wing, about to rip it off. I used my shadow power against him, making him burst into ash. The ash rained down on us like snow as she stared into my eyes. After a few moments, she gently leaned against me and started preening my feathers and singing to me,” He says and holds his head high proudly.

“Oh, Reaper, you romantic little hero. You saved your damsel in distress and won her heart,” I wink at him.

Reaper spreads his