Chapter 180: Chapter 180: Cian

I hugged myself a moment, not sure what to say or do, staring in shock and hurt at the sight of him. I hadn't expected the form before me to elicit such a response, hadn't even for a second considered what I was doing, who I was actually calling. Until now.

Cian looked around, not noticing or caring I was a bit of a mess, I guess, a soft and near reverent look on his stunning face.

"It has been a long time since anyone chose to address me directly." His gaze returned to me, the faint flicker of his image reminding me he wasn't here in body, only in spirit. "Thank you for this, Sydlynn Hayle."