
I bit back a sad smile, confused by the Rogues’ uncharacteristic behaviour. And they made us leave all our weapons with them like they own the place or something.’ ‘Steph almost lost her shit with them earlier when she tried to visit. ‘Someone’s got to talk to those Rogues out there,’ Spence said to Lincoln. Later that night, Chloe sat on the edge of my bed while Spence and Lincoln moved back to give us some space. Lincoln’s eyes glassed over and he swallowed thickly. I’d been out of it for a couple of weeks and I knew that not all the news waiting for me would be good. It made me realise just how much I’d come to embrace my power and role as Grigori. There was a part of me that worried I had lost it for good.

It might take a little time for everything to come back online.’ I can’t heal you like I should be able to. Lincoln brushed the loose strands of hair back from my face. ‘But my power … I still can’t feel it like I normally can.’ I tried to hide my concern but of course he saw right through me. Physically, I feel like I’m mending.’ I frowned as I combed my fingers through my now considerably shorter hair. ‘How are you feeling?’ he asked, moving closer. ‘When was the last time you slept in a bed?’ I asked, smiling. I looked at my left hand to see the violet ring and then to the end of my bed where Lincoln sat in a chair, watching me. My groggy mind took a few moments before it allowed the memories to flood in. They are messengers of overwhelming grief … and unspeakable love.’ĭisoriented, I opened my eyes.

They speak more eloquently than ten thousand tongues.

They are not the mark of weakness, but of power.
