Chapter 160: A New Villain

LUMINA       "I felt everything Ollie felt when the curse was connecting us," Riley continued, his voice getting smaller. "I felt how scared he was, how much pain he was in. I wanted to help him, but I didn't know how."   Ollie reached across my lap to grab Riley's hand. "You did help me. Even when you couldn't do anything else, you were there with me. I wasn't alone because I could feel you."   The door opened, and Thorne entered carrying a manila envelope. His expression was unreadable, but there was something in his eyes that looked suspiciously like dark amusement.   "Well," he said, his voice carrying that sarcastic edge I knew so well, "I have some results that might interest everyone."   He held up the envelope with theatrical flair. "Fresh DNA tests for both boys, processed with all the speed that emergency requests and substantial bribes can provide."   Xenois stood up from where he'd been sitting by the window. "And?"   Thorne's smile was sharp and satisfied. "Congratulations