Chapter Twenty-Seven
Natalie I stared at the child in front of me, unsure of what to think. “Ceres,” Eris said, her voice soft. “Are you sure you didn’t say anything strange to Natalie?” “I didn’t!” Ceres cried, pouting with her arms crossed over her chest. Her lip quivered. “I didn’t say anything to her.” Cass and I were in Gideon’s office with Ceres and her parents. I’d told them what she said to me and Eris insisted we ask her what she meant. However, Ceres flatly denied saying anything at all. I didn’t know what to say or do. Eris looked at me with a confused expression. “Ceres,” Gideon started, but the child covered her ears. A tear streamed down her cheek. “It’s okay,” I said, putting my hands up. “I-I must’ve been mistaken.” “Ceres, you may go,” Eris said. “The other kids are with Aunt Kat. You
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