Chapter 35.

Felicia:

The maid agreed to keep me informed of anything helpful she saw or heard.

Periodically I heard the agonized roars of the creature that used to be Zana’s mate, Braith. But, when I tried to reach out to him with my mind, all I could get was chaos. His mind was broken. Just a jumble of overwhelming emotions was left. It broke my heart, and I had no idea how to help him, or even if he could be helped.

I also had to work hard at keeping Felicia out of my mind. She wanted to taunt and manipulate me like she used to. But I was stronger now, I could keep her at bay. I didn't want her to know anything about what I was planning.

I couldn't sleep that night and I spent most of it pacing the room. Then, around three in the morning, I felt an approaching presence in my mind, Dana.

I went to the window. She was bearly in range of my implant, so her voice came in and out.

My lady, are y- the-re? her voice was broken by static.

“Yes, I'm here.” my throat became tight with excitement an