Lara's breath caught. "That's… impossible. He's far away."
Not for me. I can make a mindlink between you. It will not last long… only a few minutes. But it will be enough for him to hear you.
Lara stared at the little creature, her heart beating fast.
"You can really do that?"
Geryl's fur glowed faintly.
Yes. But it will drain your strength.
"It doesn't matter."
Relax then, this will take some time.
....
Meanwhile, far from the castle, Kaelith had dragged Orla straight into Thornak's presence.
Thornak stared at them, surprised.
Kaelith only smirked. "Don't ask. I can track anyone's scent."
Orla fell to her knees at once, crying so hard it looked like she'd drown herself in her own tears.
"Please," she squeaked, her voice shaking. "Please, I am pregnant — don't kill me."
Thornak crouched beside her, his voice warm in a way that made Kaelith's brows rise.
"Of course I won't hurt you," he said gently.
Orla sniffed. "R-Really?"
