Mated to My Intended's Enemy
I took a deep breath, imagining my consciousness sinking deeper within myself, past the surface thoughts and immediate sensations.
*Hello? Are you there?* I called into the void within me, expecting the same hollow emptiness that had greeted me every time before.
*Well, it's about time you properly looked for me!*
The voice—distinctly feminine, vibrant and somehow familiar—echoed through my mind with such clarity that I gasped aloud. My eyes flew open, meeting Leo's concerned gaze.
"Victoria? What is it?" His hands gripped my shoulders.
"I heard her," I whispered, tears springing to my eyes. "Leo, I heard her!"