THAT EVENING, fortunately, Cassian had overtime in his company, and Seris didn’t wait for dinner to finish. Her heart wouldn’t let her still — not after she met the woman at the sports field. She found herself outside Elena’s cabin.
Before she could knock, the door opened.
“You came,” Elena said, simply as if she was already expecting her.
Seris hesitated, “That woman…” she began. “She told me to come to you.”
Elena had a blank expression. “Elvira.”
“You know her?”
Elena nodded. “Yes,” she answered, stepping aside to let Seris in. “She sees much of what others can’t. If she sent you here, it means the time has come. You are now ready.”
Seris frowned. “Ready for what?” she asked, stepping inside. “She said my blood and my power could cure Cassian.”
Elena looked at Seris. Her expr
