Chapter 25

Zenaida closed her eyes and rocked back and forth. “Eli, right? Close your eyes for a second and clear your mind. Let’s be mindful of where we are right now.”

He did so and his mind focused on the sound of leaves moving on the grass, punctuated with the faint chime of different instruments overhead. He remained seated with no other movement.

“All right,” she interrupted. “Let me guess the card you have in your hand. She opened her eyes, then closed them again.” A minute passed by before she broke the silence.

“It’s the seven of hearts, isn’t it?”

Eli smiled and showed the card. “Yes, you’re right. How did you do this?”