Luca's POV

9:00 PM.

I hurried out of my room heading to my father's. An empty room met me.

My boots thudded the stairs as I flew down. I heard his voice booming in the briefing hall.

Fuck.

I had almost missed it.

“–mindlink won't work tonight. That is why we need to stay as one and within reach–”

His voice faded as I walked past the closed door.

I stood outside waiting.

Soon, the warriors trooped out all wearing long faces. I knew why.

Powerlessness was a feeling that ...