Voren placed his hand over Seraphine's before she could dial the number, his fingers warm against hers, a silent gesture filled with quiet understanding that made her pause and look up at him.
"Liah is her boss. Why not ask her?"
Seraphine rubbed her temple, the tension in her shoulders easing as understanding washed over her in a soft wave of relief. The simple logic of it settled the restless worry that had been building in her chest. "You're right. I'll go to her office now."
They were on the same floor, so she did not see the need to call or use the mind link. The short walk felt almost too quick for the weight of the conversation waiting ahead. But just as she reached the door, it opened from the inside, and Liah appeared, her eyes wide with surprise and a flicker of urgency.
"Sera." Liah gasped, her hand flying to her chest as if the sudden meeting had startled the breath from her lungs. "I was just about to come to your office."
