TETHERED
I’m coming, I replied, closing the mindlink with a renewed sense of determination.
I burst out of the cave, skidding to a halt as I took in the scene before me. Dahlia, Jay, Andrew, Drake, and his Luna were all gathered in a tight circle around Keilah. She was in the centre, encased in a shimmering magical bubble that pulsed with a soft blue light. I recognized Dahlia’s magic instantly—it was her protective barrier. My heart twisted at the sight of her. Keilah’s eyes were wild, her expression a mix of confusion and fury, her fists pounding against the invisible walls of the bubble as if trying to break free.