Normally, when a deceased woman of the Fey clan's presence couldn't be sensed or channeled anymore, it meant that their soul had passed on to the next life, having found peace and closure. Normally, she'd trust her older sister to know best--including when she'd depart from this life.

This isn't one of those times, Maya thought as she sat, eyes closed, index fingers and thumbs pressed together in concentration, I know that can't have been the last I've heard of you, Sis.