Chapter 12It took him four days to return. Not because the trip was long, but because he didn’t want to. He hated the thought of telling them or explaining what happened. In fact, he didn’t wish to talk to anyone, about even the smallest and most inconsequential of things. He yearned to simply mourn and weep and withdraw from everyone in this shitty world, which insisted that it keep turning despite the tragedy.
But he had to go back. Kenna needed him, and the others would require the details of their ill-fated trip. When he walked in alone and set the talismans on the table—including the ones belonging to Gage—everyone knew. Silence filled the room, and they stared at him, studied him. Adelaide, Kenna, Katya, and four more of the Inner Circle, which had been enjoying a late lunch. He did
