Despite being exhausted, I’m awake. I’m standing by my desk, the only light in the room coming from the moon outside. I’m not sure what time it is or what I should do to help myself sleep.

My mind wanders absently over the case, but I can’t seem to focus on any thought or clue. It’s all jumbled like I’m completing a puzzle blindfolded. My head snaps up as I hear the lock on the door click open. It’s too dark to see who enters, but I sigh as I expect Althea’s ...