#Chapter 113: New Question

Nan’s POV My new bond with girls was not the only change. My powers had increased. Before it was simply more vibrancy in the things around me. The ability to stop flowers from wilting if my emotions were strong enough. Imperceptible things. As always, it began with Lionel. “Ugh.” Lionel groans. I turn to face him. Letting the magazine fall beside me. I look him over. He is slumped behind me. His tall form leaning heavily on the couch cushions. A marionette with its strings lax. He smiles at me. “Hey.” His voice is weaker. More winded. It’s not like him. I look closer. His mocha eyes are loving despite the dark circles around them. “Did you sleep?” I ask. “Not as much as I would have liked too.” Lionel admits. “Why not?” I respond. “We went to bed early enough last night.” Lionel and I had decided to stay in our separate rooms until our mating. The trials we are undergoing have been kept secret. It was not quite proper for an unmated couple to