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Something about the engine's roar, its clanking metal as it thunders to life, sounds familiar. The putrid, murky smell in the back of the van that penetrates the bag over my head is also familiar. Flashbacks of my first abduction a month ago come spilling into my mind.

It can’t be…

My father is clearly in trouble, and he’s dragged me into his mess again. Except, it can’t be the weredragons involved.

They wouldn’t want me to be harmed.

“Felix, if you can hear me, I’m in real danger this time…” I murmur, praying he can save me once more.

Chapter 21 - Felix

Where is she right now? I ask Aidan through a mind link as I prepare to embark on a journey to the mortal world.

Though it isn’t a long journey, it’s more of a mental preparation as I rehearse what I want to say to Sierra.

She’s at a pharmacy in Charlottesville, Aidan informs me. I’d decided not to act crazed and go back to the surveillance room to watch her every move.

In a few minutes, we’ll be reunited, and I’ll insist that she opens up to me. Knowing she still loves me now, I’m confident she’ll give me another chance.

The two weeks that passed us were probably good. The old saying goes, “Absence makes the heart grow fonder.” I can only imagine that it’s true for us.

I know it’s true for me.

Thanks, Aidan.

“Are you finally going back?” Kairo asks as she pops her head through the door.

“I am,” I relent with a mocking roll of my eyes. “No thanks to you.”

Kairo bleats a huff through puckered lips as she comes inside. “You needed to suffer. You deserve it after what you did to her.”

“You’re right, but I would have appreciated it if you told me yourself.”

Kairo giggles as she scans my bedroom. “Do you want me to have your bedroom prepared for Sierra’s return?”

“That won’t be necessary,” I reply. “I’m planning on staying in Charlottesville for a while before we come back.”

“Ah, like a honey—”

“Shhh…” I press a finger to my lips, frowning at my sister. “Do you feel that?” I ask when the buzzing in my ears returns. A shiver of awareness runs down my spine, the flesh on my forearms prickling with goosebumps.

“No,” she shakes her head with a frown. “What is it?”

I shudder nondescriptly, glancing behind me at the sliding door leading to my balcony. Strolling toward it, I stare out at the night sky overlooking the island and wonder why the moon suddenly calls out to me. A language I don’t understand, but one that feels more like a warning sign.

Something is wrong.

“I’ve been having these strange feelings since earlier,” I tell my sister with a shrug as I rub a palm over my nape. “I think something is wrong.” Focusing on my mind, I send a telepathic message to Aidan again.

Aidan… Is she still on your radar?

Yes, Felix. She’s on her way to her apartment building.

Another shiver passes through me, but I mentally push aside any negative feelings as I turn to my sister. “It’s nothing.” I smile feebly. “It must be all the excitement building up. I should go.”

“You should,” Kairo smiles and pats my shoulder. “Good luck, Brother!”

I take her encouragement with a nod before climbing onto the balcony rails and shifting when I’ve leaped into the air. The flapping of my wings is powerful as I aim for the skies, butterfly wings flapping in my belly from the excitement I feel.

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