With the shroud of night hiding our movements, Ryoko, Astrid, and I arrived at the boundaries of the Afterlife Academy. According to Var’s map, this was the side entrance closest that got us closest to our target. Not too far away from the ice lake where the ceremony was being held, not too close that we walked right into the middle of it.
Everyone was quiet and that suited me just fine. We’d already done enough talking, it was time for action.
I pulled the blue hood of my cape tighter over my head, making sure it covered my face. I had Aellyn to thank for the perfect disguise.
Nerves tingled down my fingertips as I touched the sheath strapped to my leg. The military dagger was heavy but the weight was reassuring. The practice I had was giving me confidence. I wasn’t just aimlessly goin
