As night deepened, tender sounds slowly filled the room. Soft, breathy murmurs drifted through the stillness, especially clear in the quiet night.
The manor's walls were exceptionally soundproof. Ordinary conversation and movement could never pass through them and disturb anyone else.
But tonight was different. The two young women possessed top-tier Spider-Sense, a gift far beyond ordinary hearing or perception. It was an all-encompassing awareness linked to their origins and attuned to their minds.
In the guest room, Silk leaned against the window, gazing at the stars and enjoying a rare moment of peace.
Spider-Woman sat quietly, regulating her breathing and keeping herself ready for battle.
Then, almost at the same instant, both women stiffened. A strange, warm, tingling resonance stirred deep within them.
They had not heard a sound. It was a resonance carried through their Spider-Sense.
All Spider Totem bearers shared the same origin. Their paths were connected, their minds attuned to one another by an invisible bond. The closer they were, the clearer that connection became.
When Gwen's emotions rose and her body stirred, that subtle ripple from their shared origin traveled along the bond to the other two young women.
Faint, soft sounds seemed to brush past their ears, but deeper still was the gentle resonance of a kindred mind.
Silk's cheeks flushed, and her ears grew hot. She froze, her breathing faltering as a shy, unfamiliar warmth welled up inside her.
She knew exactly what was happening in the master bedroom. More absurdly, she could even faintly sense Gwen's tender, delighted excitement.
Gwen's ease, contentment, and sense of safety seeped quietly into Silk's mind through their shared Spider Origin.
An instinctive thrill spread through Silk's body. A strange, subtle tingling washed over her, leaving her weak-limbed and adrift, utterly lost for a moment.
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