CHAPTER NINETY - Where Dreams Go To Die

Morgana's expression darkened. "Then all three participants will likely die as the unstable energies collapse into themselves." Silence fell over the chamber, broken only by the soft hiss of candle flames. "I should be with Lucas," Aria finally said, turning toward the door. "Wait." Morgana called after her. "There's something else you should know. Something I haven't told the others yet." Aria paused, tension visible in the line of her shoulders. "The ritual creates a temporary bond between all three participants," Morgana explained quietly. "Their minds will connect. Thoughts, memories may transfer between them." "You're saying Lucas will have access to Victor's mind?" Aria asked, a dangerous edge to her voice. "And Vanessa's," Morgana nodded. "As will they to his. And each other's." "That wasn't in the original explanation," Christine noted sharply. "Because it wasn't relevant to the physical procedure," Morgana replied. "But you should be prepared. Whatever happens tonight