A couple of days had passed, testing Ashlee’s patience as she waited for Kyle. Even though Esyn had told her it might take longer than she anticipated, Ashlee still wanted him to return the instant she thought of him. But that wasn’t possible. Her days had become increasingly dull and lonely. Esyn, with the ability to mind-link Derion and ask anything, could sense Ashlee’s restlessness. Ashlee couldn’t help but feel a pang of jealousy. “You could just find a new hobby to pass the time, Ashlee,” Esyn chuckled, watching Ashlee linger by the door each day like an impatient child. “Like it’s as simple as that,” Ashlee huffed, drifting through the antique decor of the house. “Why don’t you go outside and find something useful to do? Instead of moping around and whining like a child?” Esyn’s

