(Isla)
The office felt strangely quiet after everyone stopped talking. Caius stood beside me, but my thoughts refused to leave the vision behind. Every time I closed my eyes, I saw him falling all over again. I hated that I couldn't stop it from replaying in my mind.
I let my gaze wander across the shelves lining the walls. Books, maps, and records filled every space they always had. Before today, I would have thought the journal was no different from the rest. Now I knew better.
'You're thinking too much,' Vaela said.
'I can't help it.'
'Fear won't change what comes next.'
I knew she was right. Even so, I couldn't get rid of the feeling that something was still missing. The vision had answered one question while creating a dozen more. Somewhere inside those missing pieces was the tr
