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?"

she inherited her mother's

though I haven't really allowed myself to dive too much into it. After all, she's still a kid and besides, she hasn't shown any

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

was hoping," he mutters in a light

before asking,

says, "Good.

"You are nervous?"

it in his voice. This was so unlike him.

don't remember ever seeing King

he asks before admitting

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

You're going to

breath, and I can feel his resolve solidify as he repeats the words. "I've

I tell him, as my heart swells

be really good at running a pack. It's like he was

know he will make a really

take care before the run, so I'll let

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

me at his concern. "Let me know how it goes

and with that, I cut

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

hits me

The Novel will be updated daily. Come back and continue reading tomorrow, everyone!

Comments ()

0/255