“Yeah, well, so am I, but I’m here,” I muttered, rolling my eyes.
Celyze coughed and I smirked knowingly. He had learned of my secret value, and now he knew my importance to high-ranking CEG officials.
Giggles erupted from Tori as she pressed both of her hands against Vowels’.
“You are real!” She shot a glance over her shoulder at her mates. “You need to try this! He’s real! This is so cool…”
“If I may, I was hoping to speak with Celyze,” Vowels said, dropping his hands and peering at the Cosmic Soul. “Selena may be a shielder and I may be a healer, but the three of us should be able to reach one or both the minds Selena wants to contact.”
“Will you be willing to help?” I stepped in front of Celyze and searched his icy blue eyes. “It should be easier now that we don’t have to hide Vowels from existence. There shouldn’t be as much resistance on my side of the connection.”
“I knew something wasn’t adding up about you.” He pursed his lips, his gaze flicking to my scar. “I kept sensing an echo through our connection, and sometimes, your chest radiates a golden aura, but I passed that glow off as yours. Interestingly, you both radiate the same gold color. It helps hide his existence within you. Without my keen eye and our telepathic conversation, I wouldn’t have noticed.”
“Can you do it?” Tori latched on to her sapphire mate’s arm. “Or do you need some rest beforehand?”
“Sadly, I am still recovering from last time.” He frowned, wrapping an arm around his mate. “But I should be able to do it tomorrow.”
Somethingdinged along the wall, lights flickering red and green. Vowels shimmered out of existence as Auro went to answer the vidscreen.
Zyxel’s face appeared on the other side, as stoic as ever.
“May I help you?”
“I am here to speak with Selena.”
