Then the memories changed.
No.
I opened my eyes.
Too late.
Vessa.
Still.
The rabbit who couldn't remain still for five seconds.
Not moving.
Caelum.
The silent guardian.
The man who was always standing.
Always watching.
Always between danger and the rest of us.
Down.
Nyra.
My stomach twisted.
I couldn't, my hands started shaking.
No.
Go back.
Think about Vessa stealing money.
Caelum's tree.
Nyra arguing about sleep.
Anything but, their bodies.
Again.
Vessa.
Caelum.
Nyra.
Alive.
Dead.
Alive.
Dead.
The memories struck faster.
Vessa hugging my pillow.
Her body motionless.
Caelum laughing quietly.
His body on the ground.
Nyra saying, "Good."
Nyra…
No.
My breathing broke.
"Master…"
My voice cracked.
I froze.
That had never happened before.
Not like that.
My throat tightened painfully.
I swallowed.
Nothing changed.
Valerian's grip shifted.
Not releasing me.
Gentler.
One hand moved behind my head.
