Page 109 of Free His Wings
“Time for what?”
“For her to take my place.” Nightingale offered Sparrow one last longing glance before rushing from the room.
Jayce stared after her, allowing their conversation to cycle through a few times. For her words to land. For the realization to process that he would be walking directly into the lion’s den.
That he would go up against the most dangerous and terrifying man in Violencia.
But it wasn’t fear for himself that percolated across his nerves, it was determination.
Jayce would save Raven, no matter the cost.
Bright as a Raven.
Even if that meant he would never be the same again.
Dark as a Jay.
Even if he died.
No matter where you go, I will find you.
He moved back to the bed. Sitting down carefully, he reached forward, tucking his daughter’s hair back.
All you have to say is Sparrow.
