Fiona Is Missing?

The apartment was silent. Ves had already gone to bed after tending to his injuries, making sure he ate, and scolding him (as usual) for pushing himself too hard.

He had assured her that he was fine, that he was used to this by now. She hadn't looked convinced.

He tilted his head back against the couch, staring at the ceiling. There was still so much left to do.

The first requirement was complete, but the others… raising Fiona to the Evolved Rank and, worst of all, defeating an off-worlder.

He sighed.

A faint gust of wind stirred the air.

Leo's eyes snapped open.

Before he could fully process what was happening, a familiar presence filled the room.

The air turned thick, charged with an almost imperceptible power, and a faint floral scent reached his nose.

He knew that scent.

Leo didn't even need to turn his head.

"You're getting better at sensing me," Tatiana's voice came from the shadows, smooth and amused.