Chapter 39. Suspect

As Keratin gazed at the golem, he sensed it. 

It was a nagging feeling that refused to abate. The more he stared at him, the more it became as clear as the sky was blue. The golem nursed a secret. He knew something they did not. The sneaky feeling became a roaring conviction, the more he gazed at him. 

Why was it that the golem had not taken his eyes off him and Germaine?

Keratin broke his gaze from him and gazed into the eyes of Germaine, wishing with all his might, his plan worked. Now, more than ever, he needed the mind link to work. 

Now more than ever, he needed to mark her.

Germaine, my love. If you are able to hear me, please respond. Do not speak out loud! I repeat, do not speak out loud! 

After a few tense seconds, her reply came through. 

Keratin, is that really you, or is my mind playing tricks on me?

A smile broke out on Keratin's face as relief surged through his veins. He could n