Chapter Twenty-Four
When I opened my eyes again — my physical eyes — the sky was light, and the sun was about to peek over the horizon. I was lying on a sofa by an open window. The cool morning breeze caused the wispy white curtains to sway languidly in the half-light.
I breathed a deep sigh of relief. I was safe and sound in my own body again. The Guild was off my tail. Marina was free and on her way to reset her time-lock, with hours to spare. Finally, for once, things were going well for me.
"Mack, can you hear me?" It was Lilly’s voice.
I blinked and turned my head. "Of course, I can hear you."
Lilly breathed a heavy sigh of relief. "You’ve been gone for hours. I was worried."
I put my hands on the sofa and pushed myself up and around into a sitting position. "Thanks for leaving
