Chapter 69: The Earring

Elara's POV

"Earrings?" Lyra's confusion was evident even in the dim light of our prison cell. Her eyebrows furrowed as she stared at my remaining earring.

I glanced toward the guard stationed outside our cell before establishing the mind-link connection with Lyra. The mental bridge between us hummed with energy as I projected my thoughts carefully.

Not just any earrings, I explained, my mental vo