“Why?”
I ran a hand through my hair. “He doesn’t feel the bond. Seth needs time. I’m wooing him.”
Dontilvynsan asked in a monotone voice, “How is it going?”
“Fine.”
He raised an eyebrow at my tone. “Are you sure?”
“Yes.” Seth was kissing me, holding my hand, and snuggling. He was voicing his opinion and sharing more. It was a matter of time before he decided to stay bonded to me.
“Has he declared his intention to stay?” he asked like he heard my thoughts, which he could do when we were in person butnot over the screen. He often saw right to the soul of the matter regardless.
“Not yet.”
“I’m sure he will.”
“He will,” I barked. “I have to go.”
“Kalvoxrencol,” he started, but I didn’t let him finish before disconnecting.
Chapter 18
Lessons in several things.
“NAID,” I said when Kal left for another meeting with Captain Talvax.
Her wrinkled face appeared. “Seth, you and Prince Kalvoxrencol seem to be getting along lately.”
A blush seeped into my cheeks. “We’re fine.”
“As Edith Smith would say, ‘You two are a pair of peas.’”
“Do you mean ‘peas in a pod?’”
“No,” she said with an adamant shake of her head.
Alright, then.
The more NAID talked about Edith, the more I wondered about her. What was she like? It would have been nice to have a grandmother like her, though people often presented much differently online than in their real lives.
I pulled one of my legs up onto the couch. “How are the scientists treating you?”
“They watch everything I say and do, then take notes. According to them, I display the most erratic or independent behavior when speaking to you.”
“We’re peas in a pod,” I joked. “We’re friends. You’re more yourself with me.”
“They want to meet you.”
Sweat immediately gathered on my forehead. Why would they want to meet me?
“I’m detecting stress hormones.”
“I’m okay,” I squeaked.
“Do you need me to summon Prince Kalvoxrencol?”
“N-no.” Kal was busy; he didn’t need to be bothered by me.
