The World of Beasts: She's Got Their Hearts

So, it was best to find a portable space directly within the system's store that Analise could control with her mind. That way, she wouldn't have to worry about damage.

Analise could also buy other life-saving gadgets and weapons.

That's why she needed to work even harder at purifying.

In case the system lost contact with her again or cut her off entirely, she'd be mentally prepared.

Lost in thought, Analise unconsciously rolled over, her fingers brushing against one of the beads on her bracelet.

"Ana, please verify your iris."

She hesitated for a moment before sitting up and scanning her iris against the bead.

"Verification successful."

"Ana, I miss you so much. When will I see you again?

This time, there was no illusory space.

It sounded like a recording.

"Ana, it's been three years since you left. Today, I finally did it. I finally managed to record my voice into the star stone.

"I miss you so much, Ana. I keep wondering when I'll see you again. When you fell from the sky, it was like a brilliant meteor crashing right in front of me.

"At that moment, I thought my wish had come true. That I had really met someone from beyond the stars. That there were other worlds out there, waiting beyond the heavens.

"Ana, I thought you were a divine messenger sent to save me. But when you told me you were just an ordinary woman... I have to admit, I was a little disappointed."

Analise noticed that while the voice belonged to Gideon, it sounded more childlike than the one she had heard in person.

So, this must be a recording from when Gideon was a child or at least from several years ago.

Fell from the sky?

That did match the characteristics of her time travel.

But it didn't make sense. This was her first time traveling through time, and she hadn't lost any memories.

Then what exactly was going on?

Could it be that in the future, she somehow traveled back to Gideon's childhood again?

The more Analise thought about it, the more likely it seemed.

As she pondered the possibility, Gideon's childlike voice continued.

"Ana, they still tease me from time time, just like before. But I

what you said. I know I'll

outstanding interstellar

one

day.

"When that happens, I'll invent a time machine so I can see you again. Ana, I miss you so much.

"Yesterday, another meteor shower passed by. I made a wish, just like always. I still wished to become an interstellar scientist, but this time, I also wished to see you again.

"Ana, am I being too greedy? They say wishes don't come true if you say them out loud."

A brief silence followed. Just when Analise thought Gideon had finished speaking, his voice came through once more.

"It doesn't matter what anyone says. Ana, I will build that time machine. I will find you even if I have to go beyond the stars."

This time, the voice finally fell silent.noveldrama

Analise stared at the bead in silence for a long time.

Had she really let her wild side loose to the point of not even sparing a child?

And why did the way he kept calling her her name over and over feel so satisfying?

There was a soft rapping at the door.

"Come in," she said.

She stood, reaching for a coat.

The days were warm, but the nights carried a noticeable chill.

"Ana, we're heading back to the Stormclaw Alliance today. As for the other

alliances that need help, I've asked them to wait their turn.

"The Stormclaw Alliance still has unfinished business, and I don't feel comfortable

letting Finlay take you alone to appease their males.

"So, I told them to bring the males infected with Vexoth venom to the Stormclaw

Alliance themselves. That way, things will be easier for you.

"After all, you get starship-sick. You're not suited for long space travel."

Scott walked in, still carrying the food Finlay had prepared.

"I heard they just released a new pocket drive. They call it that, butzit was actually invented to restrain males who are out of control, making it easier to transport them for treatment."