78. Switch Things Up

Esme.

“Get a towel,” I whispered to Olivia even though I could have used a mind link.

Sammie was holding on to the guard’s wrist but her entire body was already soaked with sweat. Clearly, going through his memories was not an easy process for her.

Olivia brought the towel just as Sammie’s brow’s crinkled together. I dabbed at her sweat carefully and then stepped back to wait.

At the same time, I sent updates to Silvan to let him know we were making some progress. I had just tucked my phone back in my pocket when Sammie let out a loud yelp and then dropped the guard’s hands.

I rushed to her at the same time with Rue and we helped her with support from both sides.

“Are you okay?” Rue asked, concern etched on her face.

“It was difficult searching through everyday,” she confessed and I nodded, letting her know that I understood how difficult it could be.

Sammie smiled and squeezed my hands.

“You will make a good queen,” she blurted and I flushed, embarrassed at what she was insinuat