Elydes

Chapter 284 - Threads and Puzzles

“Do you have any questions?” Kai finished explaining what they had discovered at Herry’s house cobbled together with the information Kea had shared with him.

The group gathered in the living room filled every seat available, watching him in stunned silence. Several layers of wards wrapped the house like soap bubbles, ensuring their discussion would remain private.

Well, no one is screaming anymore… So that's something.

Kea leaned against the kitchen table, her face dark like thunderclouds. After vouching for him, she had let Kai do the talking, just quipping on a few details.

On the battered sofa, Mari mumbled to herself, her words too quiet to make out. Niel opened his mouth, but no words came out. Caeli contracted her hands in her lap as if strangling an invisible enemy.

Given their recent acquaintance, Kai was surprised no one had accused him of lying.

They must trust Kea's judgment a lot…

Flynn slumped in a creaking chair and massaged his temples with a resigned look. “Are you sure it’s the same people that attacked our ship?”