~ Song - Human - Sam Tinnesz ~ A day had passed since I found the chest in my grandmother's room. I read the letter over and over again, as if it would make any more sense the next time. I still failed to fathom how they could hide such an important part of my life from me for so long. I get that my father said it was for my protection, but is living in the dark truly protection? I had prayed Nia would visit me last night. I had some questions for her. Starting with the picture I found. Unfortunately, she never did. The door suddenly opened, so I stuffed the photo back in the chest and turned to see Nicholas. "Come on, we've been summoned by Gerald." I caught the coat he threw at me, putting it on and quickly following him. Achlys was already saddled and waiting when we made our

