Page 51 of Forsaken Secrets

"What about you? Do you think they should remain wild?" I thought back to the reverted relic in the shrine. It had been so beautiful and free …

He swallowed and looked into the forest behind us. "I do have a companion … a relic of sorts … but he's definitely not tamed or shaped. We're partners … or at least we're working towards that."

A piece clicked into place in my mind. "Is he by chance a blue revyn?"

He had been there when I'd been hurt, and then again when Eli had fallen. As a wild creature, it made no sense. But if he were bonded to Eli …

"Riarlo." Eli nodded, lips tight.

I searched the trees for the familiar blue form. He wasn't visible, but revyns were experts at camouflage. "Well, please tell him thanks for me. He saved me from a pack of wild gremlyns."

"Of course."

I turned to Lynk. "And how about you?"

He quirked his brow. "I have a strong spirit affinity."

Interesting. I hadn't heard as much about spirit mages. I stared at him for a bit, hoping he'd expand like Eli had, but he remained quiet.

Of course. He wouldn't make this easy.

"Well then, let's do this." I shifted the sack of gear on my back. "I'm assuming you're planning to accompany us, Lynk?"

He nodded. "I assume I'll have to rescue you either way, so I might as well tag along."

"You say that," Eli chided, "but we all know you just want to spend more time with this lovely lady and me!"

Lynk harrumphed and I let myself smile, just a bit.

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