“We have to go home, Celeste.”
I sat by the sleeping body of Mother Chandra for hours before Mother Grey returned for me. I’m slow to respond, so she urges me away from the half-shifted dragon by taking my hand and dragging me after her. She doesn’t let me go before the door closes behind me. Instead of continuing to follow Mother Grey, I can’t do anything but lean against the nearest wall.
“I’m not sure I can leave her,” I explain to Mother Grey, who looks back at me.
“She will be looked after. There is always someone with her. Only a handful of people are aware of who she is, and we always ensure her care. She is also a powerful mind communicator and can alert others if needed.”
“But why not... let her go?”
Mother Grey’s eyes flash. There is no need to elaborate further on my indire
