**Colt**
I took the little shadow girl to Eva’s room. It was strange watching them interact; it was clear they had a bond.
“Mommy, can Gaia sleep with me, please?” Eva begged.
My mom looked at me and mind-linked, “Is it safe?”
I linked back, saying, “It's a girl. Her name is Gaia, and she is Eva’s sister. Plus, she rescued Eva. So yes, it is safe.”
My mom glanced at Gaia, who was on the bed with Eva, accepting a stuffed bunny from her.
“She’s just different. How can she be Eva's sister?” my mom linked.
She was right—Gaia was different. “Whatever that jerk Jaimison and Edith did to create her… I hope Miranda and Snow can help her. It’s not her fault,” I linked back to my mother.
My mom didn’t respond immediately. She cleared her throat and said, “Okay, you two, I think it’s time for
