Chapter 113

Elodie

Sleep did not come easily.

Every time I closed my eyes, I saw pale eyes watching me from the dark. I heard Varrek’s calm voice repeating the same words over and over.

Three days.

By the time the morning bell rang, I was already awake, sitting upright on my bed with my knees drawn to my chest. The dormitory was quiet in a strange way. Not peaceful—careful. Like everyone was afraid to breathe too loudly.

I washed my face with cold water and stared at my reflection.

I ...