Chapter 186: Mind Link
Ezekiel had recently mastered Khal’s ability to become invisible, a unique trait of his dragon that was difficult to facilitate. He was still a work in progress, especially when manifesting and using dragon powers in his human form.
He had spent the night cuddling Katelina in his arms, waking up before dawn to ensure she didn’t have any nightmares. Khal had told him that his close presence might help her rest without worry, as they were twin flames, destined to be each other’s comfort.
Knowing that Katelina wouldn’t allow him to stay with her in her current state, he resorted to using his ability to become invisible. He smiled as he watched her sleep peacefully, quickly turning invisible when she stirred and woke up.
He stayed a while longer, ensuring she was fully awake and getting ready for the day, before shifting into his dragon form and leaving to check on his convoy. However, he changed his plan, hovering over Katelina’s convoy and flying through the sky to watch over their journey.
Ezekiel’s frustration led him to a nearby inn during their stopover for lunch. "This won’t do!" he mumbled, landing and shifting back into his human form. He donned a cloak with its hood up to cover his face, then entered the inn discreetly. He ordered food, ate quickly in silence, and then found a secluded corner where he turned invisible. Quietly, he made his way to Katelina’s carriage and entered it.
The guards stationed outside were puzzled when they saw the door open seemingly on its own. One of the royal guards peeked inside and muttered, "That’s strange, why did it open?" He checked the door, opening and closing it to see if it was damaged.
"What’s wrong?" the coachman asked.
The guard explained how the door had mysteriously opened. The coachman peeked inside and, seeing no one, said, "Maybe you just didn’t close it properly a while ago when Her Majesty went out." The two guards simply scratched their heads in confusion.
Meanwhile, Ezekiel remained silent, waiting for Katelina to return to the carriage.