Her voice formed inside her thoughts, steady and crisp.
"Father. I'm near Kullon Lake. Ren is here and Commander Vael too. He revealed everything. About the infection. The parasites. The ancient civilization. Everything the Arkenhall kept hidden and about Ren's family too. Now Ren knows everything."
A pause.
Then she added, quieter.
"He has not answered yet but soon he will answer. Vael invited him. He offered that after telling the truth Ren had to join the battle."
The telepathic connection shimmered like water. Elara waited one heartbeat. Then she severed the link, eyes narrowing on the two figures standing by the shore.
Ren was silent for a long time.
The lake rippled behind him. The air grew colder. The wind moved through the trees with a sharper voice.
He looked up slowly.
"You said... they're somewhere safe." His voice shook. "Then tell me. Where are they? What is their condition?"
Vael studied him for a moment. Then, without a word, he flicked his wrist.
