Chapter 180. A Luminis Shard

Althea’s heart hammered in her chest. She had been pacing back and forth in her room for almost ten minutes, debating whether to tell Gavriel or keep quiet about her earlier conversation with Zander.

She pressed her palms together, trying to calm the turmoil in her chest but she was too late.

[What’s wrong?]

Gavriel’s voice came through their bond. Althea froze. She had forgotten to put up a wall around her emotions. Of course he felt her uneasiness. Of course he sensed every tremor of fear and guilt rippling through her.

Her face drained of color. She swallowed hard, knowing she had no time to hide anything now. She took a deep breath, steadying herself.

‘He deserves the truth,’ she told herself. Even if it angered him… even if it scared her.

She exhaled slowly and finally sent the words through their bond. [I just… spoke with Zander. He contacted me. Riela is with him. He said he will heal her and return her tomorrow as soon as he’s done.