Act Separately

[Donald's POV]

While we were crossing a swamp, Anthony suddenly said he had received a mind-link from Armstrong!

The moment I heard this information, I tried to contact Margaret, thinking the barrier between us had disappeared, but I didn't expect Margaret to still not respond. My heart sank, and that unsettling feeling surged back.

I stopped and turned to look at Anthony, who was in contact with Armstrong.

About ten seconds later, clarity returned to Anthony's eyes. I looked at him and urgently asked, "What did Armstrong say? Has something happened to Margaret?"

Anthony looked at me strangely, as if wondering why I didn't contact Margaret myself, but ultimately, as an extremely intelligent and measured warrior, he quickly suppressed his doubts and began answering my questions.

He said, "Yes, Your Majesty, it was our Alpha who initiated contact with me. But it's not Miss Margaret who's in trouble, it's Elliot!"