Chapter 251

"King?"

There's a pause, a void of silence, and for a moment, my heart stutters. Maybe it won't work. Maybe it was stupid to even-

"Sadie?"

I jolt, eyes flying open, breath catching in my throat. It worked.

"King!"

He sounds just as shocked as I feel. "How are you doing this? The mind-link only works if we're close. You're... miles away."

"I don't know," I say, a shaky laugh bubbling up in my throat. "I just tried."

He chuckles, and the sound is warm and familiar. "Damn. Your powers are leveling up faster than we thought. This is amazing."

I smile, nodding even though he can't see me. "I know, right? I honestly wasn't sure it would work. Actually, I was afraid it wouldn't work."

"I guess we don't need phones now," he chuckles. "It will save me the phone bill."

His teasing slightly eases the tension inside as my heart fills with something more than need.

"You'll still need your phone; otherwise, how is Aspen supposed to talk to her favorite uncle?"

inherited her

I've thought about even though I haven't really allowed myself to dive too much into it. After all, she's still a kid and besides, she

take years before they are unlocked." I answer him, "So you still have to

was hoping,"

I laugh before asking,

says, "Good. I was just preparing

"You are nervous?"

sense it in his voice. This

I don't remember ever

did you know?" he asks

my superpower... but seriously, you've led runs with

You're going to

takes a deep breath, and I can feel his resolve solidify as he repeats the

tell him, as

King has proved to be really good at running a

he will make a

know you've got things to take care

just how relaxed he is as he replies, "Thanks, Sadie. I know this will be your first heat cycle, so make sure to take care. Stay

promise, a warmth spreading through me at his concern. "Let me know how it goes tomorrow, and take care

do," he says, and with that, I

The room is still buzzing with that electric tension, and I'm just about

hits me

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