We had been on the back of the vehicle for a few hours. It had not stopped or slowed, and we continued to follow the path of the golden cord. Which was still darkening, but not a lot. The distance was closing in but not fast enough. Does this seem like a really big coincidence, or is my tethering ability somehow defective on Earth?I was worried. We had no time to waste on fruitless endeavors. If the tethering wasn’t working I had to bring the half-Walker females here, and hope that with all of our energy together I’d have a stronger tie to the last female.There’s no reason for the ability to be defective. Weaker, yes, but we must be on the right path. Brace’s words were a small comfort, but still I worried.Lucy appeared to be asleep, her mate keeping her upright by wrapping her tightly in his arms.Brace noticed where my attention was. You can sleep, Red. I’ll keep you safe.He had said those words to me so many times, and they were always true. I knew I could rely on him to protect me, in all situations – except the final ritual.
