chapter 85

Valen While caught in traffic on the way to the council chambers, I try to call Everly repeatedly. Her anger is all-consuming, and I’m worried she might do something reckless. As her fury becomes too much through the bond, I find myself becoming angered by it. The traffic back-up only adds to my anxiety. Honking my horn, I try to see around the cars ahead to see what’s holding up traffic. Only then do I notice the police lights flashing and realize it’s a damn accident. How? It’s a straight stretch of road! How does someone take out the only damn traffic light pole in the center median strip? I shake my head, annoyed. Drumming my fingers impatiently on the steering wheel, I try to call her again, but no answer. Yet, her anger slowly simmers down as I feel anger replaced with something else—she’s overwhelmed. Her emotions scattering all over the place make me feel manic. That’s one of the downsides of the bond. I feel close to her, but I also don’t feel like I have complete control over