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Owen used his glass turtle to reach the other ers Through this strange double link I could "see" what she did It was bad enough to learn of Valek’s capture, but when she triggered her switchblade and advanced onmy temper I projected my awareness into the wo over her physical body, I stopped her thrust just in time Her confusion lasted mere seconds before horror and fear flooded as she realized I had control of her body and soul

Score one for the Soulfinder

However what I didn’t have was tiy to reach her and I felt Owen’s efforts to break the link He would soon succeed

I turned the blade and rested the cold steel on her neck I could kill you right now, but I won’t, I said to her Instead, I’ll spare your life and in exchange you will not harm my brother or Valek If they’re injured in any hile in your care, I will find you, kill you, and send your soul to the fire world Understand?

She did

With uards to sleep and tossed the switchblade to Valek They would all wake as soon as I left, but I hoped it would be long enough to give Leif and Valek a slight advantage

I returned to my own body with an audible snap Exhaustion liquefied my muscles, and I sluht in a travel shelter located near thegrounds

From my prone position I had an up--close view of Owen’s boots

"That was unwise," he said Fury spiked his words

"It was instinct," I whispered

"Hoeet But it didn’t save your brother or Valek It angered me and now you’re unable to defend yourself What did you hope to acco you" As soon as the words left my mouth, I knew I’d pay for my smart remark

Owen didn’t disappoint The tip of his boot rae He probably cracked a few The whole unable to defend myself also meant I was unable to heal myself And Owen didn’t stop with one kick Oh no He wanted to prove his point

After what seemed like a lifeti out was the best thing to happen toerous delay…ere you thinking?"

"…can’t do anything…Selene’s terrified…"