Jessamyn clasped Jerrick's hand, her gaze locked onto his as he mulled over their next move. The tension in the air was thick, each second a countdown to the inevitable.
How could they reach William without alerting the Council? Jerrick's mind raced, weighed down by the urgency of their situation. The oppressive magic of the Council's barrier made any form of communication a perilous gamble.
"Jaylene…" Jessamyn's voice was a soft whisper, her eyes lighting up as she remembered the bird. "She was with me before I crossed the barrier. She'd still be outside, waiting."
Jerrick's face brightened instantly, a rare smile breaking the grim set of his features. "You're amazing!" He pressed a quick kiss to her forehead, his eyes glimmering with newfound hope. "I know exactly what to do!"
