DelaneyBy the time I woke up, Carter was long gone, and so was my father. The house was quiet, save for the shower, the blow-dryer, the toaster, the coffee maker, and everything else I used or touched as I got ready for Carter's dad's send-off."Delaney, get your ass out here unless you want us to be late." Nyra's voice invaded my mind, startling me. I ran down the stairs, smiling when she waved at me from the passenger's door hurrying me up, Elias behind the wheel."You seem awfully happy on a sad morning," I pointed out as I slipped into the backseat. "Good morning, Elias," I greeted, earning a playful pout from Nyra."You just greeted him alone. Hellooo, is he the only person here? And yes, I am happy," she giggled, giving Elias a dreamy look."Did you say hi to me when you mind-linked me?" She shrugged, turning to look at me over her seat. "Aaand...that look, I know it," I pointed out, winking at her suggestively."No, you don't." She dragged the words, leaning over to give Elias
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