Page 120 of The Storm of the Empire

“Were you followed?”

“No, the swap went perfectly. They won’t know the eggs are missing until they check them at some point,” I said, following them inside.

“The fakes look nearly identical. It would take a dragon to know the difference without instruments.” Faolan pulled on a shirt as we walked down the dark corridor towards Kol’s room.

The King at least left Nyx alone to sleep.

“How did it go?” Nyx asked as we entered, his voice hoarse.

“Perfectly.”

Nyx glanced around after Jaxus shut the door. “Did your foresight work?”

“Yes,” I whispered. “I can channel it, too. Some.”

All three males stared at me.

“Have you told the King?”

Nyx shook his head. “Something told me not to.”

“Don’t,” I said, feeling as strongly about that as ever. “Not yet.”

He’d find out. I knew that too.

“Hazel?” Nyx asked.

“On her way with what she believes to be Alora’s egg. She said she trusts her brother to help her switch it.”

“How do you feel about that?” Nyx asked, focusing back on his own brother, but the intensity of the question hit me.

“I feel good about the egg’s return. I’m glad I could be a part of it.”

“You feel like your gift helped?”

“I’m sure of it.”

“Will you do something for me?” Nyx asked hesitantly.

“What?” I knew this was going to be bad, but I’d do anything he asked after all he’d given me.

“Will you try channeling your power to see if Kol will wake up? If my brother is even still there?” His words punched me right in the stomach.

I sucked in a breath. “Yes. I will. Now?”

“Do you think it will be better to wait until Hazel gets here?” Jaxus suggests.

“I can do it.”

“If you’re sure.” Nyx sat back from where he leaned on the bed, hand in his brother’s, releasing him. “What do you need to do?”

I took a step, then two, crossing the space to stand over Kol. “I’m new at this. I’m going to try what I did in the tunnels.”

“It won’t hurt him, will it?” Jaxus asked.

“It’s not that kind of magic, right?” Nyx said, looking at me for the answer.

“Not that I’m aware of. I think it’s all in my head.” I waited for a second to see if either of them had another question.

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