Chapter 34

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His timing wasn't the greatest, but Andre finally got back to me.

I helped Dad clear a path to the hall. Okay, let's face it, I did the work and he pined over his lost experiment. I had to stop and clutch at my head when Andre got through, which was unfortunate, since I was holding a big chunk of ceiling at the time. At least there wasn't anyone underneath it.

I hated the feeling, the intense, swimming connection, but was happy to get the message.

On our way.

It only took a moment, but it felt like a lifetime with him inside my head. I shuddered, wondering how he could stand it.

"What's wrong?" At least Dad started noticing things around him again.

"The others are coming back." I hefted the piece of concrete and set it aside. "I reached Andre."

He fell silent, retreating inside himself to mourn, I supposed. I wondered if he even heard me.