Elephant in the Room

Mason made it back to their room without incident but was greeted by Adina's parents and her grandfather. Her mother was very clearly upset and looked like she was nearly crying. Her father had a hard look about him and surprised Mason when he thanked him for not letting them force her awake. Or soul shock her.

"My mother was the one that carried the gift before." He'd said and looked down at Adina. "She had a couple episodes like this, warnings from the other side, she said. One of the times was at the temple and she collapsed. They tried to rouse her, and instead it seemed to have done the opposite. She'd started screaming and fell into a coma. She died two days later never waking again, and no one could feel her mind. So Thank you."