He froze, his hand half extended, his fingers reaching out in appeal. He thought his heart was thudding so loudly its beat would be enough in itself to frighten her away.
Her head jerked, her eyes white-rimmed with anxiety. Yet her nose continued to edge forward, almost unwillingly…so near that her warm breath lifted the hairs on the back of his hand.
Oh Stars, Axis thought, unable to breathe himself, she’s so close! Another heartbeat and I’ll be able to touch her.
But the instant before she nuzzled Axis’ fingers the White Stag shifted slightly behind him, and his movement ‘ roke the spell.
With a startled gasp the doe gave a single great leap sideways, and the White Stag moved so that his body stood between her and Axis.
“Faraday!” Axis cried.
She paused, her eyes burning with unreadable emotion, then she turned and was away, bounding free through the forest, the White Stag at her shoulder.
Unfettered.
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