Chapter 39

Mara's POV

The White Chamber filled with the sound of knees striking stone, and I felt every impact.

Nine bursts of pain moved through my body so quickly that I nearly lost the connection.

Ronan's hand tightened around mine in the real Bell House.

"Mara, tell me what you need."

"Keep me here."

"How?"

"Talk."

There was a beat of silence.

Then his voice came, steady through the echo.

"Your mother is arguing with Maeve while actively connected to an ancient command system."

I almost laughed despite the pain.

"That sounds right."

"Lucie