Chapter 10

Noticing the slight curve of Lucius' lips, Sonia's heart missed a beat. "Was it something I said, Mr. White?" Lucius' smile faded. "I won't interfere in your family affairs. As long as you find me Phantom Healer, I'll give you whatever you want." "I'll do everything I can to help you track down Phantom Healer," Sonia hurriedly promised. After being escorted out of Azure Bay by the housekeepers, Sonia realized that she'd forgotten to mention something important. Valerie was still locked up in the detention center. … Near midnight, streaks of violet lightning split the sky above Windmere. Most of the townspeople slept on, unaware of the strange phenomenon. Lucius and Valerie were asleep in their own homes. When the lightning struck, both of them felt a sudden jolt run through them. That night, everyone slept unusually well. Lucius was jolted awake at dawn by a sharp numbness in his arm. He slowly came to and realized that Valerie was lying beside him. She was resting on his arm