Kade's return to the living created unexpected complications. Physically, he was fine. Elena's examinations showed no lasting damage from his time in the Void. But mentally and spiritually, he was changed.
"I can still feel it," he told Aria three days after his rescue. They sat in her office while Luna played outside under heavy guard. "The grey. The emptiness. It's like an echo in my mind that won't fade."
"The High Priestess said some corruption was inevitable," Aria said. "You were in the Void for weeks. That leaves marks."
"It's not just memories. Sometimes I look at things and see them in grey first. Like the color has to load." Kade's hands trembled slightly. "What if I'm bringing the Void back with me? What if I'm a danger to everyone around me?"
"We'll monitor you. Selene's be
