As we boarded the jet, the reality of the situation began to sink in. We were leaving everything behind.

　　Gabriel gently placed me down and went to speak to the pilot.

　　"Avery, what is this all about?" I whispered to her, but she refused to meet my questioning gaze.

　　As we settled into our seats on the jet, Gabriel reappeared and finally spoke. "Daisy, I promise you, we will return to the city once everything is resolved. But for now, we must focus on ...