#Chapter 157: Mind Slip

Audrey I knelt beside Edwin, helping him clean up the splattered sauce. His hands shook slightly as he wiped the floor, and I noticed how pale he had become. Guilt gnawed at me; I felt like I had violated him by slipping into his mind without permission. “Edwin, I’m so sorry,” I said softly, wringing out the cloth into the sink. Edwin looked over at me, his eyes still wide with shock, but shook his head. “Audrey, it’s okay. I’m not upset with you.” “But I invaded your mind,” I insisted, my voice trembling slightly. “I saw your memories without permission.” He shook his head again, curling his fingers around the edge of the counter. He was silent for a long time, and growing worried, I finally murmured, “Edwin?” “Sorry.” He leaned back, dropping his arms to his side. “I’m just… fascinated. How did you do that?” I furrowed my brow. “I… I don’t know,” I admitted. “One moment I could feel your fear and your pain, and then the next, I was… Inside yo