“Before you were in the cave, did you interact with the human world, or did you stay hidden?” Tasha’s eyes were wide and curious as she watched him.
“We were known to some humans, but not all. There were many who feared us, but the ones who trusted us, we kept close in our confidence.”
She tilted her head, thinking. “Maybe your family will have social media profiles or something. I don’t know—they may not, given the way that could lead to people noticing them not aging. We can still check.”
“Yes,” Vasili agreed, even though he hadn’t the faintest idea what social media profiles were.
“Well, once we have you dressed in some decent clothes, we can try to find your brother.”
“Thank you, Tasha.” He brushed the backs of his knuckles over her cheek, unable to resist. “You have sacrificed mu
