The Sisters’ Secrets: Pearl. Katlyn Duncan

in her generation, and his eyes were kind. She’d never thought of herself being bonded to anyone, not after Daryah. In the throes of the Drywalking ceremony, she still couldn’t picture it.

      Syrene’s face filled Pearl’s mind as she settled into the softness of the bench. She held on to the empty bag as she drifted to sleep. Her sister’s face calmed her as she entered one place she could be alone.

      As it did underwater, time passed without awareness.

      A shuffling sound woke her from a deep sleep.

      Her eyes sprung open, and a voice asked, ‘Who are you?’