Malachi

"You remember me now," Vicky teased over the call, her voice a soothing balm to my anxious ears. A wave of relief washed over me, knowing she was okay. Given her tone, Elara must have survived too. No cause for concern, thanks to the Stars.

"I'm sorry," I apologized.

"Apology accepted," she said. "I know you've been preoccupied with your woman. How's Kaida faring?"

"There's been no significant improvement," I admitted, "but we're clinging to hope that she'll pull through."

"Light ...