Elydes

Chapter 292 - Across the Mirror

Formless shadows swarmed over the silver surface. Valela held her arms around herself, heart beating in her ears. Mere moments stretched forever before the mirror cleared to reflect an identical room thousands of miles away.

Kai smiled slightly upon seeing her. “Hi.” His face was paler and gaunter than she remembered, the blonde locks on his forehead darker and in dire need of a cut.

“It’s good to see you’re okay.” Valela recomposed herself with Poise, praying to not sound awkward. “It’s been a while.”

“Yeah, it has…” His gray eyes carried a gloomy shadow.

Why didn’t they contact me sooner? What happened in Limgrell? Is Kea safe? Did he get there too late?

A dozen questions raced to her mouth, so many things she wanted to ask and say—one rose over the others. “Are you alright?”

Kai blinked. “I… yes. I’m fine. Just tired.” His shoulders slackened and softened his posture. “It has been a few long weeks.”

Yeah, for both of us.