The words Ethan wanted to blurt out were, "You're a dimensional traveler too?"
But he caught himself just in time—this could expose his greatest secret. His thoughts screeched to a mental halt.
The woman Fynnley had brought was the spitting image of a famous actress from his original world. No wonder he'd gasped aloud.
After a heartbeat of silence, Fynnley shot Elara a puzzled glance. "Darling," she asked Ethan, "have you met Elara before?"
Ethan replied smoothly, "I once knew someone who looked exactly like her. They could've been twins."
Fynnley's eyes widened. "Was your friend named Danicia? Where is she now? Training at Stellar Ascent perhaps?"
A wistful sigh escaped Ethan. "I'm afraid... she's lost to this world."
Fynnley instantly understood. *His childhood sweetheart,* she re
