Chapter 27 Mark
I caught Robin as she collapsed to the floor in a faint, my body reacting appropriately, even though my heart stopped when I’d realized she’d lost consciousness after touching the paper. Once I’d reassured myself her breathing and pulse were strong, I carried her to the small bench we’d been sitting on earlier.
Her mom trailed after us, her expression strangely calm considering Robin had collapsed after touching the book she’d told her to touch. I glared, not trying to hide my suspicion. “Did you know that was going to happen? You don't seem surprised.”
She flinched, and I felt satisfaction my words had hit the target. She exhaled, shaking her head. “Yes and no. The page does nothing when I touch it, but I had a similar experience in my youth, which led me to my own path
