Elite's Majesty
She fell silent, realizing pressing him further might only put her in danger.
“The chosen have four abilities,” Nicholas continued, voice lower but still strained. “We’ve already seen your first—telekinesis. The rest will come. When they do, you’ll believe us.”
Sephie interjected, her tone soothing. “Let’s wait, Mauve. Time will tell.”
“…Fine,” Mauve muttered.
Satisfied, Sephie said, “That settles it. Eliot, take her back to her room.”
Nicholas untied her, lifted her into his arms without a word, and tucked her beneath the covers. Mauve lay stiffly, saying nothing, afraid to provoke him further. Soon exhaustion dragged her into sleep.
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