Chapter 234. Back up

HUNJI/KIAN

"Kellen," I say when he has answered the phone.

"Hunji? Is everything all right?" I hear the rustling of sheets; I forgot it must be nighttime there.

"Yes and no," I say honestly.

I can hear the confusion and worry in his voice when he says, "Why didn't you mind-link me? What's going on?"

"You forget I am not like you or Lamia,"

"Yeah, but you are a knight you can…"

"It's too exhausting at this distance. I can't take the risk. Listen, I need a favor. Things here are… well let's just say my past is catching up with me and there is a rabid dog chasing the little witch, Finn's sister. I can handle the dog, but I can't take on his army."

"What do you need me to do?" He asks without missing a beat. "Whatever you need Hunji." I could call the young King family just as much as I could Queen Lamia. And, I knew