RYDER

I find myself seated in the middle of all the Nocturns.

They're holding hands and Anne is leading the prayers. Soft words are uttered under her breath, so low that I can't hear a single one of them. I keep looking around, anxious to know what they're doing and how this is supposed to 'heal' me as she said.

I'm in pain. Trying to shift earlier really took its toll on me. My only regret would be if this delayed my progress to the point where I'd have to stay put for a few more days. ...