Chapter 13: Haunted Dreams and a Midnight Confession
It has been almost six months since I returned. The fear I once held has gradually faded away. My life has settled into a routine. I’ve been attending successor classes with Excalibur, and I’m even outshining him because I learn quickly.
It’s already midnight, but sleep evades me.
I lie down on my bed, attempting to sleep, but...
"Bernice."
"Open your eyes!"
"Can you hear me, Bernice?"
"Bernice!"
I can’t see the face. I can only hear the voice, as if someone is calling out to me, crying in desperation.
"Do something! Do whatever it takes to save her! I don’t want excuses. I demand results!"
The pained voice transforms into anger, yelling, pushing, but I don’t recognize who it is. It’s a man, for sure.
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"Lady."