Chapter 117

OPHELIA I clear my mind and focus on Anikêtos. His snort of derision soon fills my head. What is it now, annoying human child? I can’t help but smile at his grumpiness. If he found me that annoying, he simply wouldn’t speak to me. Actually, I’m an elementai, I remind him. I think you will find that you are still a human. Perhaps an enhanced version of the species, but human all the same. I hope I haven’t interrupted your mating bond this time. If you had, I would return to the mortal realm simply to burn you to ash. Now, what is it? I need your help. I gathered as much when you invaded my thoughts on this otherwise peaceful day. What do you need my help with? Do you have any idea where Giorgios or maybe even the Order might be keeping Alexandros? Perhaps Giorgios was lying and the Order truly does have him. The Order will not be keeping him anywhere. They are prohibited from interfering. Okay. Giorgios, then. Wherever he is, I can’t reach him. Which is strange, right? I can speak to yo