Chapter 33: Realizing A Soulmate

[Dove]

We left after visiting Owin.

Aeson said that Owin’s healing had started at daybreak. It usually takes five days for a full recovery so Owin would be three days late.

This was good news.

Jude seemed to be breathing properly again. When he learned that silver might be in the flammable liquid, he requested to be in charge of the investigation. Cole agreed on a condition that he let Megan assist him and Jude obliged.

“Why did you insist on Megan’s involvement?” I sipped the water from my hands and sighed happily. My mind felt more refreshed. I stepped away from the stream and sat on a large moss-covered rock nearby.

“She knows a lot about the human chemicals. We need to learn about them. For the battle. And it would help us if Jude learned it fast.” Cole took his sip of water and sat beside me. "Besides, she's a great teacher." The corner of his lip lifted mischievously.

The morning mist was clearing as I quietly admired my husband’s quick wits.