I took a breath, trying to steady my heartbeat, but when I tried again—still nothing.
My sense of desperation grew in leaps and bounds. No, no, no, no, no! Did Fenris do this? Did he actually cast a command over me? No, he didn’t give any verbal commands. I’m just not focused enough. I need to want this—to need this. I need to get to Esme right now more than anything. I must help her. I must—
I felt the familiar rush of frigid air right as I heard Fenris calling my name, but he was too late.
Moments later, I appeared in the room I’d just dreamed of—but Sabine was already gone. I panted, realizing the dim light was not part of my dream but the reality of the setting. The walls were dull and dark.
“Esme!” I called out, trying to fight off the lingering dizziness that came with transporti
