RYDEN

　　　 

　　　

　　　 “What is he talking about, Amelia?” I stayed still and glowered at her.

　　　

　　　 She glowed back. I knew Amelia was a strong woman, but could also follow orders. What I was seeing right now was a woman of defiance just to protect whatever secrets she kept.

　　　

　　　 “We all have secrets, Ryden. Just like what happened with you in that cave.”

　　　

　　　 “It’s not a secret, and there’s nothing much to tell,” I insisted even if I could still feel it in my bones. It was that real for me.

　　　

　　　 “Then I have nothing to say.” She shifted and straightened in her seat, determined to have a stand.

　　　

　　　 “I think the...