Page 70 of Dark Witch: Entangled Fates

But not everyone's journey was the same, and not every Dormant had the luxury of waiting for their fated match to come along. Some, like Eva and Eleanor, had transitioned after a random hookup and had found their mates later.

"We need to talk to Kian about this," Syssi said.

Amanda nodded. "We don't have much time. Send him a text and ask him to call you."

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KIAN

It's not urgent, but when you have a moment, please call me, the text read.

Kian always had a moment for his wife, no matter what he was doing, but he had to find a quiet space to talk to her.

She probably hadn't waited and had induced a vision without him. Hopefully, she had called one of his sisters to monitor her in case she fainted. It wasn't only about her now. She needed to think about Allegra.

Leaving the balcony and the sounds of boisterous laughter and clinking glasses, Kian walked into the living room of the cabin, sat down on the couch, and placed the call.

"You didn't have to call right away," Syssi said. "But thanks for doing so."

"What happened? Did you induce a vision?"

"Amanda watched over me, and I didn't suffer any ill effects, but regrettably, the Fates decided not to show Khiann, and the vision was about something completely different."

"That's indeed regrettable." Kian's heart clenched with sorrow for his mother. "But the Fates must have their good reasons." He pushed to his feet. "What did they show you?"

"It was about the Kra-ell pods. Or rather one pod."

Damn. Kian hadn't expected that.

"I'm on my way. I'll be there in a few minutes." He opened the balcony door and stepped out.

"What about the party?" Syssi asked.

Kian glanced back at the group of males, some sprawled on loungers, others standing next to the railing and puffing on what little was left of their cigars. The party was winding down, with the toasts and laughter giving way to quieter conversations and contemplative sips of whiskey.

"It's almost over," he said. "I'll just say goodbye to Yamanu."

"Amanda and I are waiting."

Kian ended the call, slipped the phone back into his pocket, and walked over to Yamanu, who was standing by the railing and chatting with Arwel.

He put his hand on the Guardian's shoulder. "I had a great time, but I need to go. I'll be back in time to escort you to the altar."

A big grin spread across Yamanu's handsome features. "I'll hold you to that." He clapped Kian on the shoulder.

"Do you need me to come with you?" Anandur asked Kian.

"No. I'm just going to my cabin. Stay and enjoy the party."

It took Kian less than five minutes from the time he had ended the call with Syssi until he opened the door to his cabin. He found Syssi and Amanda seated on the couch, each holding a cup of coffee, which was a good sign. If the news were bad, Amanda would be nursing a drink.

"Hello, ladies." He leaned to kiss Amanda's cheek and then Syssi's. "You don't look like you have seen a specter, so I assume that the vision wasn't about doom and gloom."

Syssi's visions were rarely about happy events, which was the reason she dreaded them so much and tried to avoid them most of the time. The only reason she occasionally induced them was when she was trying to help someone else.

Had she used Allegra's amplifying power?

The door to the bedroom was open, and through the doorway, he could see their daughter sleeping peacefully in her crib.

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